Mickella Lewis Purvis Minstf
About Mickella Lewis Purvis Minstf
Mickella Lewis Purvis Minstf serves as the Network Grants Fundraising Manager at Mind, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in various fundraising roles, she has a strong track record in securing substantial multi-year grants and actively contributes to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee at the Institute of Fundraising.
Work at Mind
Currently, Mickella Lewis Purvis Minstf serves as the Network Grants Fundraising Manager at Mind, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she focuses on securing funding through grants to support the organization's initiatives. Her responsibilities include developing strategies for grant applications and managing relationships with funding bodies. She has a strong track record in securing multi-year grants, demonstrating her effectiveness in fundraising within the mental health sector.
Previous Fundraising Roles
Mickella has extensive experience in fundraising across various organizations. She worked at Teenage Cancer Trust as the Trusts and Foundations Programme Manager from 2016 to 2019, and previously as a Regional Trust Fundraiser from 2013 to 2016. Her earlier roles include Programme Funding Manager at Y Care International from 2009 to 2012 and Fundraising Officer at the same organization from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she has held positions at the British Red Cross and One World Media, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of fundraising strategies.
Education and Expertise
Mickella holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Master's degree from King's College London. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in social issues, which informs her work in the nonprofit sector. She is committed to ongoing professional development and has effectively mentored and coached staff at various levels, enhancing her leadership skills within the fundraising profession.
Committee Involvement and Initiatives
Since 2019, Mickella has been an active member of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee at the Institute of Fundraising. In this role, she supports initiatives aimed at promoting a more inclusive fundraising profession. Her involvement reflects her commitment to fostering equality and diversity within the sector, and she strives to create impactful changes in fundraising practices.
Early Career Experience
Mickella began her career in the nonprofit sector with various roles that laid the groundwork for her future in fundraising. She served as an Assistant Events Officer and later as an Events Officer at the British Red Cross from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, she gained experience as a Development Intern at the Kurdish Human Rights Project and as a Programmes Intern at War on Want. These early experiences contributed to her understanding of program development and fundraising.