Alex Day

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Alex Day (he/him) is managing director at Big Give. Alex manages the relationships with the Big Give’s match funding ‘Champion’ partners, which include trusts and foundations, companies, (ultra) high net worth individuals and public funders. Alex has worked for a number of international development and humanitarian organisations including Tearfund and Medair. He also works on a part-time basis for Reed as their director of social impact and is vice-chair of Sand Dams Worldwide, an international development charity specialising in water conservation.

Alex Day

The Aberfan Disaster Memorial Fund – Wales, 1966

by Alex Day

Alex Day shares what fundraisers can learn from the Aberfan disaster in 1966. Based on his superb presentation at I Wish I’d Thought of That (IWITOT) 2024, this article explores the tragic landslide in Aberfan, Wales and the bravery of those who stepped up to help.

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Alex Day (he/him) is managing director at Big Give. Alex manages the relationships with the Big Give’s match funding ‘Champion’ partners, which include trusts and foundations, companies, (ultra) high net worth individuals and public funders. 

Alex has worked for a number of international development and humanitarian organisations including Tearfund and Medair. He also works on a part-time basis for Reed as their director of social impact and is vice-chair of Sand Dams Worldwide, an international development charity specialising in water conservation.