Who We Are
Panicking about fundraising? Panic no more. Focus Consulting supports Scottish charities and social enterprises to focus on the fundraising activities that will provide the highest return.
My name is Natalie Sutherland and I am an experienced and successful fundraiser passionate about data driven fundraising, storyselling and the power of philanthropy. I am a proud graduate and member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and keep my finger on the pulse with charity sector trends and developments.
Navigating Grants & Unlocking Opportunities
From Trusts to Corporates, we’ve got you covered
Why Choose Us
We will save you a considerable amount of time and resource.
We are very good value for money.
We are experienced and skilled.
We are flexible and can work with you for a few days, a few months or longer term.
As members of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, we follow the highest ethical and professional standards.
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What We Offer
Prospect Research & Planning
There are over 10,000 funds in the UK. Let us do the research and shortlisting for you so you are only applying to the most fitting and prosperous opportunities.
Proposal Development
A successful outcome hinges on the quality and content of the funding proposal. We can help you craft a compelling, emotive and persuasive proposal that stands the best chance of winning the hearts and the minds of the funder.
Reporting & Funder Care
Setting the stage for the next approach to your funder. Thanking, managing and stewardship can often end up being an afterthought but excellent funder care is the key to maintaining and growing future partnerships.
Our Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Green Hive
Natalie was pivotal in supporting the team to secure a large social investment pot to expand our organisation. Natalie’s work is detailed and thorough but consistently high quality and she quickly got to grips with the nuances of our team and organisation. If you are considering working with Natalie do get a signed contract in place sooner rather than later because I am sure her time will be very limited as news spreads of her work. We are very much hoping to contract Natalie again in 2024.
Nairn Book & Arts Festival
Natalie easily exceeded expectations, identifying funds to apply to (already reaping fruit) and creating a well thought through and genuinely appropriate fundraising strategy. Above all Natalie’s positive, inclusive attitude made her a pleasure to work with. You will get very good value from Natalie and enjoy working with her.
British Council
Natalie carried out a thorough and detailed external review of options for outsourcing complex grant management. She worked agiley as the brief developed spending time contacting external providers and companies and organisations carrying out similar work to scope options for delivery which would fit our complex matrix working needed for this. Natalie went above and beyond. I would highly recommend working with Natalie.
Helmsdale & District Development Trust
Natalie pulled together ALL our income and expenditure streams into one easy to understand and maintain planner. This is an invaluable tool in managing our cash flow going forward. Natalie also identified new sources of grant funding available to the trust and assisted our development officer in drawing up funding applications.
Natalie provided a level headed outlook to our situation. She immediately identified and understood what was needed and was the focal point for our organisation as we found our way forward. Natalie was with us for a period of 3 months elapsed and delivered everything we needed in that time, within budget and on target. Natalie also attended two of our board meetings to ensure all members were up to speed and understood what was needed to be done. Natalie can make a daunting task look easy, and a complex problem appear simple. She has an in-depth understanding of the third sector. Natalie is also very calm and professional.
Halo
I met Natalie at a business network event and I reached out to Natalie for support with grant funding applications and we were successful with the application. Natalie has a unique insight into what funders are looking for in their applications, and she most definitely delivered. Natalie will always go above and beyond for her clients.