Robert brings in a wealth of fundraising experience from offshore and New Zealand and has been involved in the educational advancement space since 2016 as a Development Manager at King’s College. Prior to his role at King’s College, Robert managed numerous functions including; marketing, sponsorships, membership and subscription management and has extensive event experience including Super Rugby, Test Matches, Rugby World Cup 2011 and Motor Sport Hall of Fame in the United Kingdom.
Robert has always been responsible for lifting the bar on existing programs and developing successful new campaigns. As an experienced fundraising professional, he brings expertise in annual and capital campaigns, board and volunteer management, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships and sponsorships, project development and implementation, donor prospect research, marketing and strategy, and managing significant donor solicitation and stewardship events.
Through his roles, Robert has gained extensive knowledge across the fundraising sector from the perspectives of both every day giving to major grant funders. He has a passion for supporting others, and this, coupled with his competitive nature, means that Robert strives to enable others achieve their best. Robert’s positive outlook and desire to develop genuine relationships with individuals and communities enables him to walk alongside organisations, motivated by watching them learn and grow, dedicated to supporting each and every client in a way that suits them.
Robert holds a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation majoring in Management and Bachelor of Science (honours) majoring in Administration Management and Marketing.