Ellis Fundraising & Development
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Ellis Fundraising & Development
18 Thackeray's Ln, Nottingham
# Ellis Fundraising & Development
Ellis Fundraising & Development is a Nottingham-based consultancy led by Linda Ellis, who brings nearly 30 years of specialist fundraising expertise to charities and educational institutions across the UK. The firm has successfully raised over £68 million for organisations spanning education, healthcare, social welfare, religious institutions and environmental sectors.
The business serves charities, independent schools, universities and faith organisations seeking to unlock significant funding. Their clients range from established names like Raleigh International and the University of St Andrews to specialist charities including Bliss (premature baby support), World Cancer Research Fund, and Royal National College for the Blind.
What sets Ellis Fundraising & Development apart is Linda's deep specialism across multiple fundraising disciplines combined with proven campaign delivery. Rather than offering generic advice, she works strategically with boards and trustees to identify major gift opportunities, develop capital campaigns, and secure foundation funding. The firm demonstrates real results: £28.8 million raised across education clients, £12.5 million in healthcare sector work, and notable campaigns like St George's Crypt's "From A Bench to Independence" which raised £5.4 million.
Beyond transactional fundraising, Ellis provides hands-on coaching and mentoring to in-house fundraising teams, recognising that building sustainable capability matters as much as securing immediate funds. This combination of strategic consulting, campaign leadership, and team development makes them a valuable partner for organisations serious about transforming their fundraising performance.
Ellis Fundraising & Development is a Nottingham-based consultancy led by Linda Ellis, who brings nearly 30 years of specialist fundraising expertise to charities and educational institutions across the UK. The firm has successfully raised over £68 million for organisations spanning education, healthcare, social welfare, religious institutions and environmental sectors.
The business serves charities, independent schools, universities and faith organisations seeking to unlock significant funding. Their clients range from established names like Raleigh International and the University of St Andrews to specialist charities including Bliss (premature baby support), World Cancer Research Fund, and Royal National College for the Blind.
What sets Ellis Fundraising & Development apart is Linda's deep specialism across multiple fundraising disciplines combined with proven campaign delivery. Rather than offering generic advice, she works strategically with boards and trustees to identify major gift opportunities, develop capital campaigns, and secure foundation funding. The firm demonstrates real results: £28.8 million raised across education clients, £12.5 million in healthcare sector work, and notable campaigns like St George's Crypt's "From A Bench to Independence" which raised £5.4 million.
Beyond transactional fundraising, Ellis provides hands-on coaching and mentoring to in-house fundraising teams, recognising that building sustainable capability matters as much as securing immediate funds. This combination of strategic consulting, campaign leadership, and team development makes them a valuable partner for organisations serious about transforming their fundraising performance.
Services offered
Fundraising strategy and auditsMajor gifts fundraisingCapital campaign developmentTrusts and foundations fundraisingFundraising coaching and mentoringFundraising team reviewsCampaign direction and leadershipDonor strategy development