2026 Fundraising: Creators, Partnerships & Letting Go
How charities are embracing creators, partnerships and community-led storytelling to stay relevant in 2026
Thank you for joining us at the 2026 Fundraising Breakfast
We’re delighted to have you with us this morning as we bring together fundraising leaders, sector specialists and colleagues from across the not‑for‑profit landscape. Here you’ll find speaker information, resources and insights to help you get the most from today’s conversations.
Speakers
Jennie York is the Executive Director of Communications and Fundraising at WaterAid, bringing extensive experience from across the international development sector. She previously spent five years at WaterAid leading the Direct Marketing team before moving to Save the Children UK, where she progressed to Director, and later served as Director of Fundraising at Barnardo’s. She returned to WaterAid in 2021, where she now leads global communications and fundraising to advance the organisation’s mission of universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
Ranjeet Kharé BEM is a senior fundraising and development leader with over 15 years’ experience, previously serving as Director of Development at Fight for Sight, where she oversaw all voluntary income generation. She also held senior roles at RNIB and Childreach International, driving income growth and award‑winning corporate partnerships. Awarded the British Empire Medal for her voluntary contributions during COVID‑19, Ranjeet has additionally chaired the AMRC Fundraising Leaders Network, promoting collaboration across the medical research fundraising community.
Ryan joined Prospectus in 2015 and now leads the Recruitment and Fundraising Divisions, delivering major appointments for organisations including UNICEF UK, Tate and the National Theatre. With expertise across grant making, frontline services and fundraising innovation, he advises on leadership recruitment while overseeing a 15‑strong team placing over 150 fundraising professionals a year. He also partners with sector organisations to deliver tailored training and wider recruitment support.
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Your feedback directly shapes the conversations we bring to the sector. Whether it’s the speakers, topics, format or resources, we’d appreciate hearing how today worked for you, and what you’d like to see more of in the future. By sharing your experience of today’s event, you help us continue to deliver meaningful, relevant and practical sessions for fundraising professionals.
Fundraising Recruitment Team
Ariha Semontee
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Femke Vorstman
Principal Consultant
Firas El Dib
Principal Consultant
Jessica Stoddart
Senior Consultant
Rhiannon Mehta
Associate Director – Fundraising
Ryan Burdock
Director
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The Snowdon Trust
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