Michael McGrath

Michael McGrath is a senior leader with 20 years of experience in the UK and international not-for-profit industry, specializing in senior relationship engagement, philanthropy, major giving, corporate and volunteer partnership, and institutional fundraising.

He has a diverse background in areas like child protection, microfinance, older people's services, and education. Michael is an alumnus of the Windsor Leadership Trust and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Currently, he leads the multi-award-winning partnerships department at the NSPCC.

His educational background includes a Diploma in International Development & Business Innovation from The Open University, a BA (Hons) in History from Newcastle University, and a Certification in Fundraising Management from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Michael McGrath has held key positions including Head of Partnerships, Head of Supporter Management, Head of Childline 30, Associate Head of Philanthropy - Central Major Donors at NSPCC, Head of Fundraising at MicroLoan Foundation, UBS Manager at Independent Age, and roles at Face2Face Fundraising GmbH.

His expertise covers a wide range of skills such as relationship management, philanthropy, fundraising, and partnership development in the not-for-profit sector.