Graham-Pelton Announces UK Managing Director

-- Global fundraising consulting firm appoints Susie Hills to MD post

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc. (www.grahampelton.com), a leading global fundraising and management consulting firm serving the non-profit sector, announced today that Susie Hills will join the firm in 2014 as Managing Director in the United Kingdom.

Ms. Hills has been the Development and Alumni Relations Director at the University of Exeter and brings nearly two decades of experience in fundraising, marketing, team development, and management. While at Exeter, she led the University's first-ever development campaign which exceeded its target one year ahead of schedule.  Exeter was awarded the Times Higher Education Outstanding Fundraising Team of the Year and was recognized by ICARS as one of the top five alumni departments outside the United States.

"I have been hugely impressed by Graham-Pelton's approach to client work," Hills said.  "The firm brings fresh thinking to fundraising in the UK based on extensive experience around the world.  I am excited to be leading the development of our work in the UK."

Graham-Pelton CEO Craig Leach said, "Susie is among the foremost fundraising experts in the UK.  We are thrilled to have Susie's full-time expertise dedicated to serving our clients and increasing our impact in the UK."

About Graham-Pelton

Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc. is a leading fundraising and non-profit management firm with offices around the globe and is the trusted advisor and partner to leading impact-driven institutions across all sectors of the non-profit world. The firm customizes fundraising services to the needs of the client and the institution's culture, providing campaign management, planning studies, board training and development, major gift counsel, interim staffing, and other uniquely tailored services. Learn more at www.grahampelton.com.