Genevieve User

I am a dynamic fundraising and finance lead with over five years' experience and a bachelor's degree in economics, combining analytical rigour with operational leadership to drive impact in the charity sector.

At my most recent role I wrote and led grant strategy, securing over £420,000 in grants in a year and achieving an 80% grant success rate with a reported £14 return per £1 invested in salary costs (ROI: 1400%). I single-handedly managed financial forecasting, budgets, restructures and brought a charity from deficit into surplus within six months.

I specialise in data-driven fundraising strategy, cost-benefit and economic evaluation, and hands-on charity financial management, using tools such as R, advanced Excel and Xero. I also have extensive experience leading volunteer teams, safeguarding, and coordinating with local agencies to meet complex client needs.

I enjoy translating data into actionable funding strategy, mentoring teams, and building compliant governance and reporting processes that support sustainable growth and measurable community impact.