Fiona Clear

Background

About Fiona Clear

Extensive experience of working with and in the voluntary and community sector, most recently as a Funding Officer with The National Lottery Community Fund and previously in small charities. A track record in securing grant and contract funding, preparing and monitoring budgets, developing projects and delivering high quality services. Able to work flexibly, assimilate information quickly and write objective and concise reports based on evidence. Passionate about services that change lives. Key Strengths Knowledge of all aspects of the grant-making cycle from assessment to grant monitoring Understanding and experience of charity finance, governance and structures Ability to plan and manage a diverse workload, flexible and used to remote working A talent for writing clearly, concisely and persuasively Experience of mentoring and coaching as a volunteer mentor and a team manager Strong analytical, report writing and information management skills Experienced in all aspects of IT with an aptitude for quickly learning new systems Specialities: grant-making, assessment, charities, databases design, writing, business planning, strategic planning, management, leadership, training, facilitating, coaching, mentoring, team leadership, volunteer management, contracts.