# NCVO appoints new Marketing Chief

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/11/12/ncvo-appoints-new-marketing-chief/
- Published: 2007-11-12T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has appointed a new Head
of Marketing and Membership, following Martin Nee’s move to the Media Trust as Marketing
Director. 
Gillen Knight is stepping up from his position as Marketing, Events and
Member Communications Manager, following a competitive recruitment process. Knight
comes with ten years’ voluntary sector experience. He will lead a team of 13.

 

 

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Knight will lead on the marketing strategy to recruit new members as well as serving
existing members’ needs. He will also be responsible for raising brand awareness
of NCVO, and increasing the use of products and services so that voluntary organisations
get the help and support they need. The role covers membership, business development,
fundraising, enterprise and marketing.

 

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