Ginny Fox
About Ginny Fox
Ginny Fox is the Head of Institutional Funding for Eastern and Southern Africa at Sightsavers, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in institutional funding and project management, having worked with various organizations including Save the Children UK and the International HIV/AIDS Alliance.
Current Role at Sightsavers
Ginny Fox serves as the Head of Institutional Funding for Eastern and Southern Africa (ECSA) and South Asia at Sightsavers. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's mission to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with disabilities. Based in Haywards Heath, England, she oversees funding strategies and partnerships to enhance the impact of Sightsavers' programs in these regions.
Previous Experience at Sightsavers
Prior to her current role, Ginny Fox worked at Sightsavers in various capacities. She was an Institutional Funding Officer from 2016 to 2017 and then progressed to the position of Institutional Funding Senior Advisor from 2017 to 2020. In these roles, she focused on developing funding proposals and managing relationships with institutional donors, enhancing the organization's funding base.
Professional Background in NGOs
Ginny Fox has extensive experience in the non-profit sector. She worked at Save the Children UK as a Senior Project Manager from 2015 to 2016 and as a Regional Portfolio Officer from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she was employed at the International HIV/AIDS Alliance in various roles, including Programme Assistant and Resource Mobilisation Officer, from 2011 to 2014. Her experience also includes a four-year tenure as Regional Programmes Officer for Haiti at Merlin.
Educational Qualifications
Ginny Fox holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Durham University, where she studied from 1990 to 1993. She later obtained a Master's degree in Poverty and Development from the Institute of Development Studies, completing her studies there from 2010 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in institutional funding and development work.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in institutional funding and project management, Ginny Fox worked as a Support Team Manager at Raleigh International from 2002 to 2006. This early experience laid the foundation for her career in development and humanitarian work, providing her with valuable skills in team management and project coordination.