• 24Aug 2010

  Carolyne Nurse (Fundraising Development Officer)

  How did you get your job?

  I had been working part-time for the Society as events officer for six months and it became clear that the fundraising department needed to grow. I changed roles at the beginning of May.

  What does your role involve?

  Everything! I am reviving individual giving, supporting our existing donors, creating links with businesses, raising awareness of autism in schools and developing new community events. The only area I am not touching is trust applications as they are handled by another team member.

  
  Did you choose the voluntary sector or did it choose you?

  I chose it after almost 20 years in journalism and public relations.

  What's good about your job?

  That I have almost a blank canvas and can bring my previous experience to help a charity which is ready to aim high once again. The supporters are great and I am proud of the work that is done by our staff and delighted I can finally tell the world about it!

  ....and bad?

  So much to do, so little time!

  What would make your job easier?

  Wings - to fly between our services and our supporters so I do not have to miss anything.

  Most important lesson learned?

  Trust your instincts - but get them backed up with evidence.

  Is this a job for life?

  Could be but  I hope to reach targets far sooner.

  Who would be your ideal boss?

  My daughter because she would question everything I suggest and make me think harder.

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