Alice Ashby
About Alice Ashby
Alice Ashby serves as the EU Account Manager at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in program management and fundraising across various organizations, she has extensive experience in international development.
Work at Save the Children
Alice Ashby has been serving as the EU Account Manager at Save the Children UK since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for managing relationships and partnerships with European Union stakeholders to support the organization's mission. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Programme Manager focusing on the Ethiopia portfolio from 2016 to 2019. Her experience at Save the Children spans over five years, during which she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children in need.
Education and Expertise
Alice Ashby holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Managing Rural Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, which she completed from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Geography from the University of Oxford, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background includes A Levels in Geography, History, Philosophy, and Psychology from Esher College, completed between 2003 and 2005.
Background
Alice Ashby's career in the humanitarian sector began with her role as a Fundraising Intern at Action Against Hunger in 2010. She has held various positions in organizations focused on international development, including Trusts Fundraising Officer and later Trusts & Institutional Fundraising Manager at Excellent Development. Her experience also includes working as a Regional Grants Assistant for the International Rescue Committee in the Horn and East Africa Region and as a Grants & Communications Coordinator in Nigeria.
Previous Roles and Experience
Throughout her career, Alice has gained diverse experience in fundraising, grants management, and program coordination. She worked as a Family Sponsorship Coordinator at Action for Children in Conflict in Kenya and served as a Grants, Research and Documentation Officer at GRAVIS in India. Her roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in humanitarian work and the importance of effective fundraising and grant management.