Carly Buckley
About Carly Buckley
Carly Buckley is a Development Manager at Sightsavers, where she has worked since 2015. She previously held fundraising roles at Target Tuberculosis and YMCA England, and she holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geography from the University of Southampton.
Work at Sightsavers
Carly Buckley has been employed at Sightsavers as a Development Manager since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing fundraising initiatives and developing strategies to enhance the organization's financial support. Her work contributes to Sightsavers' mission of preventing avoidable blindness and promoting equality for people with disabilities. Buckley's position allows her to engage with various stakeholders and implement programs that align with the organization's goals.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Before joining Sightsavers, Carly Buckley worked at Target Tuberculosis as a Senior Fundraiser from 2014 to 2015. During her tenure in Brighton, United Kingdom, she focused on fundraising efforts to support tuberculosis initiatives. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Statutory and Trust Fundraiser at YMCA England from 2011 to 2012 in London. In this role, she was involved in securing funding from statutory bodies and trusts to support the YMCA's programs.
Education and Expertise
Carly Buckley studied Geography at the University of Southampton, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree from 2000 to 2003. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in analytical skills and an understanding of social issues, which are beneficial in her fundraising and development roles. Her expertise in geography may also inform her approach to addressing global challenges related to health and disability.
Professional Background
Carly Buckley's professional background includes significant experience in fundraising and development within the nonprofit sector. Her roles have involved strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization. With a career spanning over a decade, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of the fundraising landscape, particularly in relation to health and social services.