Abigail De Leon
About Abigail De Leon
Abigail De Leon is a professional with extensive experience in the non-profit sector, currently serving as the Transformational Gifts Lead at Save the Children UK while on maternity leave. She has held various roles in organizations focused on philanthropy and adult literacy, both in the UK and internationally.
Work at Save the Children
Abigail De Leon currently holds the position of Transformational Gifts Lead at Save the Children UK. She has been on maternity leave since 2021. Prior to this role, she served as Philanthropy Manager from 2017 to 2019 and as Senior Philanthropy Manager from 2019 to 2021. In these positions, she focused on managing significant donations to support the organization's charitable initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Abigail De Leon studied at the University of Nottingham, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Modern European Studies, specializing in History, Spanish, and German from 2004 to 2008. She also attended Lycée International des Pontonniers in Strasbourg, France, where she completed the French Baccalaureate from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing transformational gifts and fundraising.
Background
Abigail De Leon has a diverse professional background, with experience in both the UK and internationally. She worked in Mexico as a Language Assistant at the British Council from 2008 to 2010 and as a Program Assistant at Freedom House from 2010 to 2011. In the UK, she has held various roles in fundraising and philanthropy, including positions at Leap Confronting Conflict and Odgers Berndtson.
Achievements in Fundraising and Philanthropy
Abigail De Leon has been involved in initiatives aimed at improving literacy and breaking the cycle of exclusion through one-to-one support for adults. Her roles have included Major Donor Manager and Fundraising Manager at Leap Confronting Conflict, where she focused on securing significant donations. Her work at Save the Children UK has further solidified her expertise in managing transformational gifts.
Trustee Role at Adult Literacy Trust
Since 2022, Abigail De Leon has served as a Trustee at Adult Literacy Trust in London. In this role, she contributes to the organization's mission to enhance adult literacy and support individuals in overcoming barriers to education. Her experience in fundraising and philanthropy informs her contributions to the Trust.