The Board of
ShelterBox is pleased to announce that Alison Wallace, will take over as its new
Chief Executive from April 15, 2013. Alison is a New Zealander, a law and
commerce graduate, and joins ShelterBox from Amnesty International.
Alison has over 15
years’ experience in the UK and international not-for-profit sectors, most
recently working for nearly seven years as Director of International Fundraising
at the International Secretariat of Amnesty International. She has particular
expertise in fundraising growth strategies, having delivered Amnesty
International’s first Global Fundraising Strategy in 2010 and recently
re-launched an ambitious global major donor fundraising programme.
In addition to her
extensive marketing and fundraising experience, Alison has worked on substantial
organisational change projects at both Amnesty International and Friends of the
Earth and been a long serving member of the Board of Trustees of the Camden
Society.
Alison said: “I am
delighted to be given this opportunity to lead ShelterBox and its dedicated team
of staff and volunteers on the next stage of its growth, and to bring
shelter, warmth and dignity to more people
more quickly in times of crisis. I firmly believe that shelter, and the dignity
it brings in the hours and days after a major disaster, is key to families and
communities re-building their lives as soon as possible. I am also looking
forward to working with ShelterBox’s international affiliates to spread the
ShelterBox message and increase our capacity to reach more people.”
Chairman of
ShelterBox, Dr Rob John OBE said: “The Board of Trustees of ShelterBox were looking for an outstanding leader who
possessed a track record in fundraising and strategy development relevant to our
very special charity. I am delighted that Alison has accepted our invitation to
take ShelterBox forward as our Chief Executive. She is an excellent communicator
and team player and we welcome her most warmly into our ShelterBox
family.”
THE
LOW DOWN
about a new disaster relief video
· A three minute version of the ShelterBox Disaster Relief
video has recently been produced (the usual one is six minutes)
· It can be found at: http://bit.ly/XOnK5X
- From the
ShelterBox Newsletter February 2013
