Patrick Ashcroft
Patrick has more than 7 years experience in NGOs for youth development, with focus on fundraising, partnerships and programme design. Expertise in writing, including bid and report writing, and editing and copy editing. Proven track record in partnership development: funding, strategic and implementation. Fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese and advanced French.
Working for Fight for Peace, a global non-profit organisation for youth development and youth violence prevention. Based in Brussels, having moved from Rio, where he was based for 5 years.
Key roles:
- Identifying and securing funds from development agencies, corporates and foundations. Raised €500k+ in 2022 so far
- Leading on programme design/fundraising/expansion strategies (EU/LATAM/Africa). Recently secured €110k to kickstart digital training strategy and launched pilot training programme in Cape Verde
- Building and managing relationships with key stakeholders including strategic and major funders: Unicef, FCDO, Universities, Porticus, Comic Relief.
