We provide charities and not for profit organisations with support to ensure they are there for the long haul.
Whether that’s through creating or revitalising a strategy, getting hands on with income generation activities or providing interim management support – we can help.
Leah selinger
Leah has over two decades experience as a senior manager and fundraiser in the voluntary sector where she has worked in, and with, organisations helping them become more effective through a combination of support services covering governance, strategy, income generation and implementation.
Her consulting work specialises in fundraising and strategic planning and includes support to a range of local and national charities and social enterprises – both generating income directly and advising senior staff on related matters.
Since March 2012, Leah has worked with a range of organisations. Prior to starting Selinger Consultants, she held the post of Director of Fundraising and New Business at Youth Music, kick-starting their fundraising activity. From 2004 to 2011, Leah worked at Fairbridge, a youth development charity, in a number of roles, finally leaving the charity after three and a half years as Director of Fundraising.
Leah’s main areas of interest lie with organisations working in criminal justice, supporting young people and/or using the arts as a tool for social development.
A strategic thinker, who is practiced at developing and implementing innovative and creative solutions, Leah has a talent of understanding an organisation quickly in order to identify, and address any challenges. Leah has the skills to gain the trust and support of those around her whilst keeping an overview of the big picture, and ensuring that targets, objectives and core needs are met for the organisation.
Current Roles
NCVO, Senior Consultant (Associate)
Tanners Wood JMI School, Chair of Governors
Consultants for Good CIC, Director
Memberships
Member of Consultants for Good CIC
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA),
Associates
SLaney wright
As co-Founder of Switchback, Slaney Wright spent eight years developing a well-respected, and highly effective charity from scratch. She has extensive experience in delivering a range successful inner-city projects for young people in the UK and South America, and combines a strong fundraising track record with an understanding of how to address the real challenges of running an organisation. Slaney’s areas of expertise include fundraising (trusts and major donors), resource management and strategic planning.
Howard Exton-Smith
Following a general management career in the private sector, Howard has over 20 years’ of experience as a consultant, facilitator, trainer and coach focusing on management and organisational effectiveness and development.
Specialising in strategy, business management and change, Howard has worked with the private, public and third sectors to improve individual and organisational performance through a focus on vision, collaboration and outcomes.
Richard sved
Richard is an experienced senior manager with a strong track record of strategic and operational excellence in the charitable and cultural sectors. He has led the fundraising team at four national charities, and has experience of policy and communications work. His key strengths lie in income generation, governance and strategic planning.