Lauren Baskett
About Lauren Baskett
Lauren Baskett is a Senior Central Fundraising Manager with extensive experience in community fundraising. She has held various roles in prominent organizations, including the Movember Foundation and Breast Cancer Now, and has a background in Business Management from the University of East Anglia.
Current Role at Save the Children
Lauren Baskett serves as the Senior Central Fundraising Manager at Save the Children. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's fundraising strategies and initiatives in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Her role involves overseeing central fundraising efforts and collaborating with various teams to enhance fundraising capabilities.
Experience at Movember Foundation
Since 2019, Lauren Baskett has been the Head of Community Fundraising at the Movember Foundation. In this role, she focuses on community engagement and fundraising initiatives aimed at supporting men's health issues. Her work is based in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, where she leads efforts to mobilize community support and increase awareness.
Previous Experience at Breast Cancer Campaign and Breast Cancer Now
Lauren Baskett worked at Breast Cancer Campaign as the Community Development Manager from 2005 to 2015 for a decade in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Following this, she joined Breast Cancer Now as the Challenge Events and Student Engagement Senior Manager in 2015, where she has been involved in organizing events and engaging students in fundraising activities for nine years.
Early Career at St Elizabeth Hospice
Lauren began her career as a Community Fundraiser at St Elizabeth Hospice, where she worked for one year from 2004 to 2005 in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This role provided her with foundational experience in community fundraising and engagement.
Education and Academic Background
Lauren Baskett studied at the University of East Anglia, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from 2001 to 2004. Prior to this, she attended Stowupland High School. Her educational background has equipped her with skills relevant to her roles in fundraising and community engagement.