Abigail De Leon
About Abigail De Leon
Abigail De Leon serves as the Transformational Gifts Lead at Save the Children UK and is currently on maternity leave. With extensive experience in philanthropy and international roles, she has contributed to various organizations focused on charitable causes and adult literacy.
Work at Save the Children
Abigail De Leon has held multiple roles at Save the Children UK. She served as Philanthropy Manager from 2017 to 2019, where she focused on securing donations for various charitable initiatives. Following this, she took on the position of Senior Philanthropy Manager from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing her expertise in managing significant gifts. Currently, she is the Transformational Gifts Lead, a role she has held since 2021, although she is currently on maternity leave. Her work at Save the Children has involved strategic fundraising efforts to support the organization's mission.
Education and Expertise
Abigail De Leon studied at the University of Nottingham, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Modern European Studies, focusing on History, Spanish, and German from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she completed her French Baccalaureate at Lycée International des Pontonniers in Strasbourg, France, from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in managing transformational gifts and fundraising within the non-profit sector.
Background
Abigail De Leon has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across the UK and internationally. Her early career included a position as a Language Assistant at the British Council in Cuernavaca, Mexico, from 2008 to 2010. She later held multiple positions at Odgers Berndtson, including Researcher and Associate Consultant in the Not-for-Profit Practice. Her experience also includes working as a Program Assistant at Freedom House in Mexico City and as Major Donor Manager at Leap Confronting Conflict in London.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Abigail De Leon has been involved in initiatives aimed at improving adult literacy and breaking the cycle of exclusion. Her work has included providing one-to-one support for adults, reflecting her commitment to social impact. She has successfully managed transformational gifts and significant donations, contributing to the funding of various charitable causes.
Current Role at Adult Literacy Trust
Since 2022, Abigail De Leon has served as a Trustee at Adult Literacy Trust in London. In this role, she contributes her expertise in fundraising and philanthropy to support the organization's mission of enhancing adult literacy. Her involvement reflects her ongoing commitment to educational initiatives and community support.