Mark began his fundraising career in 1988 and went on to found Bluefrog Fundraising in 1997, with a strong focus on understanding donor needs through research and insight. Over the years, he developed successful fundraising programmes for organisations around the world. Recognising shifts in the fundraising landscape and evolving client needs, Mark established Mark Phillips Fundraising Associates in 2025 to work with intelligent, focused fundraisers on building the world’s most effective fundraising strategies.

Mark has been recognised globally for developing the Donor Needs approach to fundraising
He speaks on all aspects of fundraising
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