Laura McVeigh - Pen Executive Director

An experienced, creative and dynamic Senior Manager

with a successful track record of delivering 

Income Generation, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications solutions

Proven professional track record – including wins of £7million+ funding in the voluntary sector; setting up new business in publishing and online business (£5.6m); professional member of the Institute of Fundraising (MinstF qualified); Chartered Institute of Public Relations and National Union of Journalists 

Senior Manager with over 12 years of experience in building, training and leading teams; running substantial budgets; experienced in performance management, governance and quality assurance 

Strategic planner – able to develop and implement strong, balanced and effective fund development and communications strategies 

Excellent communication and presentation skills – including strong networking ability; experienced media spokesperson (e.g. Sky, BBC, GMTV, national press and radio); regular chair of conferences; confident delivery of speaker presentations (e.g. National Convention; DCLG International E-Symposium); published writer (e.g. Guardian Books; Communications for a New Generation; Engage)

Sound knowledge of the third sector, media, government and policy in national and international context.  Excellent relationships with wide range of corporates, individual donors and funding bodies. 

Fluent French and Spanish and experience of working internationally

8 years experience of working in the voluntary sector on youth, human rights and international issues