Elaine Gallagher Principal Gifts Officer

Elaine is an experienced development professional whose recent roles have included overseeing fundraising for the Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford and Principal Gift Officer for the Royal College of Art. Prior to moving into philanthropy Elaine had an extensive career in television, developing and producing programmes for broadcasters in the UK and US, and holding Head of Development and Head of Factual Entertainment roles for independent production companies. Elaine first became involved with the SDI when working with the Motor Neurone Disease Association where she was involved with the acclaimed SDI documentary, I Am Breathing, featuring young father Neil Platt which did a huge amount to raise awareness of MND.