Sophie Martin
About Sophie Martin
Sophie Martin serves as the Head of Network Fundraising at Mind, where she has worked since 2020. With a robust background in account management and project management, she has previously held various roles in organizations such as Age UK and ActionAid.
Current Role at Mind
Sophie Martin serves as the Head of Network Fundraising at Mind, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support the organization's mission. Her responsibilities include overseeing fundraising initiatives and managing relationships with key stakeholders. With a strong emphasis on volunteer management, she plays a crucial role in engaging volunteers to enhance fundraising efforts.
Previous Experience at Mind
Prior to her current role, Sophie worked at Mind as the Network Sustainability and Growth Manager from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to the organization's growth by focusing on sustainable fundraising practices. Her experience at Mind has provided her with a deep understanding of the organization's operations and fundraising landscape.
Career Background in Fundraising
Sophie has extensive experience in the fundraising sector, having held various roles at notable organizations. She worked as the Corporate Partnerships Manager at Age UK from 2012 to 2014 and later as the Strategic Partnerships Manager from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she served as the Company Fundraising Manager at ActionAid from 2010 to 2012. These roles have equipped her with skills in account management and project management, essential for her fundraising success.
Educational Qualifications
Sophie completed her education at London Metropolitan University, where she studied Marketing & Design Studies and earned a BA (Hons) from 2002 to 2005. She also attended Imberhorne School from 1995 to 2002. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in marketing principles, which she applies in her fundraising roles.
Early Career Experience
Sophie began her career as an Account Executive at Mindshare from 2005 to 2007. She then transitioned to Vivid Communications, where she worked as an Account Manager from 2007 to 2008. Following that, she served as a Corporate Officer at Leonard Cheshire from 2008 to 2010. These early roles contributed to her skills in account management and stakeholder engagement.