Lucie Calder
About Lucie Calder
Lucie Calder is a Philanthropy Manager at Save the Children UK, specializing in trust fundraising. She has extensive experience in the non-profit sector, having held various roles in organizations focused on social impact and development.
Work at Save the Children
Currently, Lucie Calder serves as the Philanthropy Manager-Trusts (Secondment) at Save the Children UK. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in London, England. In her role, she focuses on trust and grant fundraising, contributing to the organization's mission to support children in need. Prior to this position, she worked as a Prospect Development Executive at Save the Children UK from 2020 to 2021, where she gained valuable experience in fundraising strategies.
Education and Expertise
Lucie Calder holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the University of Exeter, which she completed from 2014 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in International Development: Poverty, Inequality and Development from the University of Birmingham in 2018. Her studies included a focus on Gender Studies, enhancing her understanding of social issues. Lucie possesses specialized expertise in trust and grant fundraising, a critical area within the non-profit sector.
Background in Non-Profit Sector
Lucie Calder has a demonstrated history of working across various non-profit organizations, showcasing her broad experience in the sector. Her career includes roles at the Marine Conservation Society as a Trust and Grants Officer from 2018 to 2020, and at the Starfish Greathearts Foundation as a Trust and Foundations Intern in 2017. Additionally, she volunteered at The Big Issue in 2016 and served as a Young Leader with The Scout Association from 2012 to 2014, indicating her commitment to community service.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Lucie Calder gained diverse experience in the non-profit sector. She worked at the Marine Conservation Society as a Trust and Grants Officer for two years and held a position as Bar Staff at The Sound Lounge Trust for two months in 2017. Her early involvement with The Scout Association as a Young Leader from 2012 to 2014 provided her with foundational skills in leadership and community engagement.