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Eleanor Stead

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Head of Giving at The Church of England
📍 Ross-On-Wye, England, United Kingdom

Eleanor Stead is the Head of Giving at The Church of England, where she leads the National Giving Strategy. A passionate senior leader and experienced professional fundraiser, she is committed to driving positive change through strategic thinking and collaboration. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Exeter.

Deeply committed to community support, Eleanor has dedicated over a decade to helping parishes enhance their local impact. She enjoys building relationships founded on trust and open communication to empower fundraising networks and volunteers. Her interests include heritage and social good organizations.

She previously served as the Acting Chief Executive Officer for the Parish Giving Scheme, guiding the charity’s vision and driving its growth across the UK.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Head of Giving
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Ross-On-Wye, England, United Kingdom
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Strategic Fundraising
As Head of Giving, she provides strategic leadership and oversight of the National Giving Strategy to increase fundraising impact and grow income year-over-year.
Digital Donations
A key part of her role involves embedding contactless and digital giving solutions in thousands of parishes to modernize contribution methods.
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Career

Work history

2023
Head of Giving
The Church of England
2019 - 2023
Deputy National Giving Advisor
The Church of England
2017 - 2018
Chief Executive Officer (Acting)
Parish Giving Scheme
2012 - 2017
National Legacy and Funding Officer
Church of England
2010 - 2012
Education Project Manager
Global Action Plan
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Media appearances

The National Giving Team - The Church of England. Featured in The Church of England
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Parish Giving Scheme - Eleanor Stead. Featured in YouTube
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Education
2005 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Exeter
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