Tom Hodgson
About Tom Hodgson
Tom Hodgson serves as the Senior Individual Giving Manager (Retention) at Sightsavers, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in fundraising and marketing roles, having previously worked at RNIB and Wunderman.
Work at Sightsavers
Tom Hodgson has been employed at Sightsavers since 2021, currently holding the position of Senior Individual Giving Manager (Retention). In this role, he focuses on strategies to retain individual donors and enhance their engagement with the organization. Prior to this position, he served as Retention Manager at Sightsavers from 2017 to 2021, where he developed and implemented retention strategies to improve donor loyalty and support.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Before joining Sightsavers, Tom Hodgson worked at RNIB as Acquisition Manager from 2014 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for developing strategies to acquire new donors and expand the organization's fundraising base. He also held the position of Direct Marketing Officer at RNIB from 2012 to 2014, where he focused on direct marketing campaigns aimed at increasing donor engagement.
Early Career in Marketing
Tom Hodgson began his career in marketing at Wunderman, where he worked as an Account Executive from 2009 to 2010. He later took on a freelance role as Account Manager at RAPP for three months in 2011. His early experiences in marketing laid the foundation for his later roles in fundraising and donor retention.
Education and Expertise
While specific educational details are not provided, Tom Hodgson's career trajectory reflects a strong background in marketing and fundraising. His expertise includes donor acquisition, retention strategies, and direct marketing, which he has applied throughout his roles in various organizations, particularly in the nonprofit sector.