Alexandra Albright
Work & Experience
Malvern College 06/01/2009 - 04/06/2025
Head of Development
• Designed and implemented Malvern College’s first ever relationship fundraising programme and infrastructure - from implementing a CRM, to pipeline/moves management, to introducing new policies, procedures, stewardship programme and gift management systems • Drove strategic business development, opening new international fundraising markets and aligning philanthropic opportunities with institutional priorities • Cultivated and secured principal and leadership gifts from a diverse portfolio of UHNW/HNW donors in the UK and overseas, often involving complex negotiations and top-level stewardship • Established and scaled Malvern College’s legacy programme, building a £20m+ pipeline from scratch • Led and developed a high-performing fundraising team, guiding senior leaders, boards, and volunteers on major gift solicitations • Oversaw impactful cultivation and stewardship events, including international receptions and partnership events • Managed budgets, compliance and KPIs against targets, benchmarking against sector best practice to ensure effectiveness and accountability
University of Birmingham 09/01/2005 - 05/31/2009
Senior Development Executive - Trusts and Foundations
• Launched and led the University’s first-ever philanthropic Trusts & Foundations programme, pioneering a relationship-based approach, focusing on alignment, long-term engagement and outstanding stewardship • Consistently exceeded income targets, building a strong pipeline and securing multi-year commitments from major UK and international funders (e.g. Wolfson, Garfield Weston, Edward Cadbury) • Partnered with senior academics and leadership to translate complex research into compelling, fundable cases, securing support for major projects (NMR Facility, cancer research, Bramall Music Building, Special Collections) • Directed strategic solicitations, delivering bespoke proposals and presenting directly to Trustees, either on own or alongside senior institutional figures
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