Vicky Urquhart
About Vicky Urquhart
Vicky Urquhart is a Community Fundraising Manager with extensive experience in fundraising roles across various organizations, including Mind and Macmillan Cancer Support. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and English from the University of Nottingham.
Current Role at Mind
Vicky Urquhart serves as the Community Fundraising Manager at Mind, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing community fundraising initiatives, engaging with supporters, and developing strategies to enhance fundraising efforts. Her experience in community fundraising enables her to effectively lead projects that align with Mind's mission to provide mental health support.
Previous Experience at Mind
Vicky Urquhart has a substantial history with Mind, having worked in various roles since 2013. She began as a Community Fundraising Intern, progressing to Community Fundraising Co-ordinator from 2014 to 2016. Following this, she served as Senior Community Fundraising Officer from 2017 to 2020. Each position contributed to her expertise in community engagement and fundraising strategies.
Experience at Macmillan Cancer Support
From 2016 to 2017, Vicky Urquhart worked at Macmillan Cancer Support as the Fundraising and Services Liaison Manager. In this role, she coordinated fundraising efforts and liaised with services to enhance support for individuals affected by cancer. This experience further developed her skills in fundraising and community outreach.
Educational Background
Vicky Urquhart studied at the University of Nottingham, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Art History and English. Her studies spanned from 2008 to 2012, providing her with a strong foundation in critical thinking and communication, which are essential in her fundraising roles.
Early Career Experience
Before her tenure at Mind, Vicky Urquhart gained experience as an Administration Officer at Oxfordshire County Council from 2012 to 2013. She also worked as a Campus Administrator at Oxford Royale Academy from 2011 to 2012. These early roles contributed to her organizational and administrative skills, which support her current responsibilities in fundraising.