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About Us

With over 50 years of collective fundraising experience between us, we will support you to maximise your philanthropic and fundraising potential.

Jane Porter

Throughout my career as a fundraiser, I’ve had the privilege of achieving some truly incredible things. In partnership with my teams and senior volunteer leaders, we’ve raised millions of pounds to advance our big ambitions.

But it’s not just about the numbers for me. It’s about the incredible impact we’ve made on people’s lives. I’ve been part of global fundraising campaigns that have changed how science and conservation found answers to seemingly intractable problems. I’ve also had the joy of collaborating with visionary donors to save and improve lives.

My love of fundraising really began once I started working with major donors over 20 years ago.  Building relationships with passionate donors to achieve their goals and dreams through effective organisations is my vocation. 

I believe that fundraising is not just about the money – it’s about the relationships and the people. And that’s why I’d love to help you achieve your fundraising goals. Let’s work together to transform your results and make a lasting impact.

Jason Shauness

I have been in senior leadership roles for most of the 28 years that I have worked in the third sector and am as passionate about fundraising now as I was back when I first started. I especially enjoy collaboration.  It is the surest way to achieve the very best outcomes for any organisation.

My central mission with any client is to work with them to add massive value to their organisation.  I do this by not only providing strategic insight but also innovative fundraising solutions which help to transform a charity and place it securely on a path of sustainable growth.

I have spent my career both in the UK and Australia.  In both these countries, I have led the fundraising functions for a diverse collection of charities ranging from mental health, biomedical research and hospitals, through to welfare, literacy and military charities. 

In addition to my expertise in major gifts, I bring my broader experience in other forms of fundraising and communications to ensure that whatever solutions we design together will fit into your wider organisational strategy.

Jason Shauness

I have been in senior leadership roles for most of the 28 years that I have worked in the third sector and am as passionate about fundraising now as I was back when I first started. I especially enjoy collaboration.  It is the surest way to achieve the very best outcomes for any organisation.

My central mission with any client is to work with them to add massive value to their organisation.  I do this by not only providing strategic insight but also innovative fundraising solutions which help to transform a charity and place it securely on a path of sustainable growth.

I have spent my career both in the UK and Australia.  In both these countries, I have led the fundraising functions for a diverse collection of charities ranging from mental health, biomedical research and hospitals, through to welfare, literacy and military charities. 

In addition to my expertise in major gifts, I bring my broader experience in other forms of fundraising and communications to ensure that whatever solutions we design together will fit into your wider organisational strategy.

Our commitment

We’ll listen.

What’s important to you, your organisation, and your donors is important to us.

We’ll work in partnership.

You’ll bring experience and a deep understanding of your organisation. We’ll bring decades of philanthropy and fundraising experience, helping you prioritise the most important elements for success.

Together, we’ll deliver impact.

We won’t just tell you what to do. Instead, we’ll do it together, which is both sustainable and much more enjoyable!

Central to our commitment is our ethos of giving back. See the footer below for Our Pledge.

I very much enjoyed working with Jason. He is warm and friendly as well as an excellent fundraiser with an extensive knowledge of the field. Jason was also very responsive and collaborative during the time we worked together. He brings an incisive analysis to the fundraising and organisational challenges we face and produced a range of innovative solutions which will help us become a much more productive and profitable charity. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.

Ann PaulChief Executive, Doctors in Distress

During a period of team instability, Jane's support and guidance has been invaluable. Her expertise has equipped us with the tools to begin maximising the potential of our programme. Jane provides a winning blend of practical and methodical guidance, mixed with passion and infectious enthusiasm for philanthropy. I can't recommend Jane highly enough.

Stephanie WittDirector of Income & Engagement
Make-A-Wish UK