Nicola Love
About Nicola Love
Nicola Love is a Senior Philanthropy Manager at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in European Studies and has held various roles in development and fundraising across several organizations.
Current Role at Save the Children
Nicola Love has been serving as the Senior Philanthropy Manager at Save the Children UK since 2016. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing relationships with philanthropic partners to support the organization's mission. Her responsibilities include strategizing fundraising initiatives and ensuring effective communication with donors.
Previous Experience in Development Management
Before her current position, Nicola Love worked as a Development Manager at Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) from 2012 to 2016. In this capacity, she was involved in projects aimed at improving water and sanitation access in urban areas. Additionally, she served as a Development Manager at NSPCC from 2008 to 2011, where she contributed to fundraising and development strategies.
Internship and Early Career
Nicola Love began her career with internships that provided foundational experience in the nonprofit sector. She worked as a Business Development Intern at Crown Agents for one month in 2006 and later held a Fundraising Intern position at ADDACTION for three months in 2008. These roles contributed to her understanding of business development and fundraising.
Educational Background
Nicola Love studied at the University of East Anglia, where she earned a BA Hons in European Studies with Spanish from 2004 to 2007. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in European affairs and language skills. Additionally, she attended Sherborne School for Girls, which contributed to her early academic development.
Volunteer Experience
In 2004, Nicola Love volunteered with CASA GUATEMALA NGO for two months in Rio Dulce, Guatemala. This experience allowed her to engage directly with community development efforts and gain insight into the challenges faced by underserved populations.