Susie Bass

Susie Bass is currently the Head of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships at Myeloma UK, a position held since October 2022. Prior experience includes serving as Development Manager at the University of Edinburgh from August 2016 to November 2022, where significant fundraising initiatives were undertaken for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science. From April 2013 to August 2015, Susie was Assistant Director of Development at RMIT University, focusing on securing major gifts for diverse projects in areas such as medical research and scholarships. Prior roles include Philanthropic Relations Manager at Monash University, where the emphasis was on education and research funding from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Development Manager at the Edinburgh International Science Festival, which involved securing funding from corporate sponsors and foundations. Educational qualifications include an MSc in International Event and Festival Management from Edinburgh Napier University and an MA in English Literature from the University of Glasgow.