Helen Standring

Helen has over 20 years prospect research experience across a variety of sectors including education, culture, and science and heritage

Helen Standring Fundraising Prospect Consultant at Action Planning

Helen has worked with The Natural History Museum, Science Museum Group, Royal Colleges of Art and Royal College of Music. Much of her early experience was gained in the inspirational environment of the Natural History Museum during the Darwin Centre campaign, where she led the prospect research team.

Since leaving in 2011, she has broadened her fundraising skillset to encompass CRM management, reporting, data analytics, campaign management, stewardship, budget management, financial modelling and forecasting, portfolio management, performance management, events, due diligence and compliance. Helen has held committee positions with the Institute of Fundraising’s Researchers in Fundraising specialist group and is the co-founder of the Museums and Arts Researchers in Fundraising.