Madeleine van Hilten

Madeleine van Hilten has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Starting in 2003, they worked as a Petroleum Geologist at BP, where they successfully managed a gas field development project. Madeleine later joined Shell Oil Company as a Reservoir Modeller, collaborating with engineers and geoscientists to create models of a gas field.

In 2010, Madeleine interned as a Corporate Relationships Intern at Missing People, securing £6,000 in funding for the charity through persuasive trust fund applications. Madeleine also conducted prospect research, cold called prospects, and managed accounts.

From 2011 to 2012, they worked at Cancer Research UK as a Corporate Partnerships Intern, where they managed the restructuring of the team's shared file drive and conducted prospect research. Madeleine also organized themed fundraisers and provided data input.

Joining ActionAid in 2011, Madeleine worked as a Fundraising Assistant and Corporate Partnerships Volunteer. Madeleine supported the Director of Fundraising, summarized market research and fundraising reports, and conducted prospect research.

At Plan UK, Madeleine was a Corporate Partnerships Team Assistant, providing support for a diverse portfolio of partnerships with companies such as British Airways and Credit Suisse. Madeleine also worked as a Corporate Partnerships Intern, assisting with account management, events, and new business.

At Greenhouse Sports, they served as a Fundraising Officer, securing multi-year grants and achieving high donor retention. Madeleine also contributed to impact evaluation and stewardship efforts.

From 2015 to 2017, Madeleine worked at MicroLoan Foundation, first as a Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Officer, doubling the income from small funder portfolio and initiating awareness-raising events. Madeleine later became the Head of Trusts & Foundations, managing a donor portfolio worth approximately £500,000 and establishing NGO partnerships.

At Transform Trade, they served as a Senior Philanthropy Specialist and later as a Trusts & Foundations Manager. Madeleine improved record-keeping systems, developed reporting systems, and increased successful re-engagement and onboarding rates for funders.

Most recently, Madeleine joined The Felix Project in 2021 as a Trusts Fundraising Manager, managing a £1.5 million portfolio and overseeing a Trust Fundraising Officer. In 2022, they became the Head of Statutory Funding, Trusts and Foundations, leading a team responsible for raising £2.7 million from statutory sources, trusts, and foundations. Madeleine also participated in a People Leadership apprenticeship.

Overall, Madeleine van Hilten has demonstrated expertise in fundraising, donor management, relationship building, and project management throughout their career.

Madeleine van Hilten has a diverse education history spanning several years. In 1989, they obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Geology from Utrecht University. Following that, in 1995, they pursued further education and earned another MSc degree in Reservoir Evaluation & Management from Heriot-Watt University.

In 2010, Madeleine attended NCVO, where they studied "Working for a Charity." The following year, in 2011, they participated in a program called "Fundraising Skills," which focused on trust fundraising techniques, creative bid writing, and funding strategy.

Continuing their education, in 2012, Madeleine completed a course in Corporate Fundraising from the Institute of Fundraising. During the same year, they pursued a Certificate in International Development from The University of British Columbia, which they obtained in May 2014. Madeleine further enhanced their skills in 2019 at Bond, and in 2020, they undertook fundraising training provided by Bill Bruty.

Most recently, in 2022, Madeleine began a People Leadership Apprenticeship Programme at Multiverse, focusing on People Leadership as their field of study.

There is no information available on any other additional certifications or degrees obtained beyond those mentioned above in the provided information.