Alexa Charnley
About Alexa Charnley
Alexa Charnley serves as the Director of Fundraising Propositions at Save the Children UK, bringing extensive experience in high-value fundraising and innovation development. Her career includes significant roles at Cancer Research UK and Oxfam, where she developed expertise in strategic thinking and implementation.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Alexa Charnley serves as the Director of Fundraising Propositions at Save the Children UK. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in London, England. In her role, she focuses on developing innovative fundraising strategies to support the organization's mission. Her expertise in high-value fundraising and innovation development contributes to the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives.
Previous Experience at Save the Children UK
Prior to her current role, Alexa Charnley worked at Save the Children UK as the Marketing Lead for Integrated Campaign Delivery from 2019 to 2021. She also served as the Innovation Partnerships Lead from 2017 to 2019. In these positions, she was responsible for driving marketing strategies and developing partnerships that enhanced the organization's fundraising efforts.
Career at Cancer Research UK
Alexa Charnley has extensive experience at Cancer Research UK, where she held multiple roles from 2007 to 2017. Her positions included Account Executive, Business Acquisition Manager, and Product Development Manager. She also took on various secondment roles, such as YouTube Event Lead and New Business Lead for Corporate Partnerships during the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. Her work focused on business development and fundraising initiatives.
Educational Background
Alexa Charnley studied at the University of Nottingham, where she earned a BA in English Studies from 2001 to 2004. She also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management at the University of Sussex from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she achieved a Post Graduate Certificate from BPP Malpas in Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development from 2005 to 2006. Her education has equipped her with skills in strategic thinking and implementation.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in fundraising and marketing, Alexa Charnley gained experience as a Management Trainee at Unilever from 2005 to 2007 and as a Graduate Intern at Oxfam in 2004. These early career experiences provided her with foundational skills in business management and social impact initiatives.