Nicola Ash
About Nicola Ash
Nicola Ash is a Senior Community Fundraising Officer at Mind, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in fundraising and event coordination, having held various roles at organizations such as Cancer Research UK and The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn.
Current Role at Mind
Nicola Ash serves as the Senior Community Fundraising Officer at Mind, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing community fundraising initiatives, engaging with supporters, and developing strategies to enhance fundraising efforts. Her experience in this position has contributed to the growth of Mind's community fundraising activities.
Previous Experience at Mind
Nicola Ash has held multiple positions at Mind prior to her current role. She worked as the Events Fundraising Coordinator from 2016 to 2017 and as the Community Fundraising Coordinator from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as the Events Fundraising Administrator from 2015 to 2016. These roles provided her with extensive experience in event management and community engagement within the fundraising sector.
Experience in Fundraising Events
Before her tenure at Mind, Nicola Ash gained experience in fundraising events through her internship at Cancer Research UK as a High Value Fundraising Events Intern in 2015. She also worked as an Event Manager at Ultimate Experience in 2011 and as a Senior Events Coordinator at Crazy Cow Events from 2009 to 2012. This background has equipped her with a solid foundation in event planning and execution.
Educational Background
Nicola Ash studied at UCL, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Hispanic Studies from 2005 to 2009. She also attended Beaconsfield High School. Her educational background has provided her with critical skills that support her work in community fundraising and event coordination.
Early Career Experience
Nicola Ash's early career included a role as Events Coordinator at The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn from 2012 to 2015. This position involved planning and managing events, which contributed to her expertise in the events sector. Her diverse experiences have shaped her approach to community fundraising and event management.