Tess is a fundraising professional with more than 15 years’ experience as a senior leader and frontline major gift fundraiser. Currently serving as the Head of Philanthropy - People and High Performance at Cancer Research UK, Tess has significant experience of development offices both in Higher Education (Head of Major Gifts at Exeter University) and in the charity and schools sector. Tess brings extensive experience working with a diverse range of organisations across the UK. Tess’s specialisms lie in campaign planning and delivery, driving up performance from fundraising teams, team management, metrics and coaching, major and principal gift solicitation.