• Contemporary dance performance with six dancers in dynamic poses on a stage.
  • Turner Contemporary
  • Silhouettes of people in dynamic poses against an orange-lit backdrop, suggesting a performing arts scene or dance performance.
  • Historic buildings by a river with blue sky and clouds at Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London.
  • Historic red brick building with a manicured lawn and trees, under a clear blue sky.
  • Interior of a large, elegant hall with stone columns, arched ceilings, and modern furnishings. People are sitting and walking in the space.

Strategic Fundraising Consultancy for the Arts, Culture and Education 

Nicole Newman Fundraising is a leading fundraising consultancy helping arts, culture and education organisations across the UK increase income and achieve long-term sustainability.

We provide expert support in fundraising strategy, income diversification and campaign delivery — helping charities and cultural organisations connect with donors, businesses and funders who share their vision.

Our services include fundraising strategy and planning for individual giving, capital campaigns, business partnerships and Trusts and Foundation support. We also offer training and mentoring empowering Trustees and teams to become confident, effective fundraisers.

Whether you need strategic advice, a feasibility study, or hands-on support, Nicole Newman Fundraising combines insight, creativity and practical experience to help your organisation thrive.

To find out more how we can help you improve your fundraising, please get in touch.

Services

  • Fundraising support:

    • Strategy and planning including feasibilities, audits and action plans

    • Case for Support development including fundraising storytelling and copywriting

    • Prospect research

    • Capital campaign feasibilities and strategies

    • Individual giving including major giving, membership and patron schemes, and legacy campaigns

    • Corporate sponsorship and business partnerships

    • Trusts and Foundation research and bid-writing

    • Interim Development Director roles

    Please contact us to discuss how we can tailor our offer to suit your needs.

  • Examples of some of our training courses include:

    • Trustee fundraising

    • Introduction to fundraising

    • Making the ask

    • Pitching and persuasion

    • Corporate fundraising

    • Case for Support development

    We also offer one-to-one mentoring programmes to support new fundraisers, or help senior executives implement new fundraising strategies.

    Please contact us to discuss how we can tailor our offer to suit your needs.

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“Nicole is an experienced fundraiser who understands the challenges of operating in complex environments and delivering successful results with limited resource”
— Caroline Thomson, former Executive Director, English National Ballet

Recent projects

  • Spacious modern room with large windows, decorated walls, and round ceiling lights. Two tall cocktail tables and a chair are placed on a polished floor.

    RIBA

  • A modern building complex beside a canal with swan-shaped pedal boats. Visible are the logos for 'UAL' and 'BBC' on the buildings. There are trees and a clear blue sky.

    Eastbank

  • Modern building facade with patterned panels and glass accents

    The Lightbox

  • Stone lion statue on a memorial pedestal surrounded by lush greenery.

    Highgate Cemetery

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