Howard Lake

Digital fundraising entrepreneur in Colchester, UK

Howard Lake

Digital fundraising entrepreneur in Colchester, UK

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A professional fundraiser since 1988 I founded UK Fundraising (fundraising.co.uk) in 1994 - the world's first web resource for professional charity fundraisers.

I sold it successfully in 2022, and founded Giving X Ltd where I'm exploring how we can grow giving on a massive scale to support all charities/nonprofits.

I also co-founded Barcamp Nonprofits and founded Fundraising Camp.

I co-founded GoodJobs.me.uk, a social enterprise which helps people find purposeful job opportunities, learn from experts and contribute to a better future for all.

I wrote the world's first book on digital fundraising (April 1996), set up the UK's first email forum for professional charity fundraisers (1996), and was created a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Over 10 years I was a judge and then Chair of the judging panel for the National Fundraising Awards. I've been a judge on several other fundraising and charity awards, including the Charity Film Awards.

I've presented keynotes, masterclasses and sessions on digital fundraising at many events.

I'm particularly focused on the application of AI on growing giving. For several years I've published a newsletter that highlights AI/ML tools that help charities improve their use of images and videos.

I'm especially keen on working with smart people/teams keen to achieve massive growth in giving.

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Hire me to help you with:

• supporting your product and team to grow giving on a massive scale

• helping your charity's trustees and senior leadership organisation to grow income on an ambitious scale and at pace. (Conducted in partnership with Revolutionise Ltd).

• chairing sessions at fundraising/tech4good/transformative philanthropy conferences

• other opportunities that might appeal e.g. I'm editing a book for the first time.

  • Work
    • Giving X Ltd
  • Education
    • Magdalen College, Oxford
    • City University, London