International nonprofit GlobalGiving UK hires new Director of Strategic Communications to spearhead brand awareness in Europe

Marilise Saghbini has been appointed to the role of Director of Strategic Communications (UK & EMEA) at international non-profit GlobalGiving UK.

Ms Saghbini, who has held senior executive and communications positions at the French Chamber of Great Britain and BusinessLDN, will support GlobalGiving UK’s European expansion.

With 15 years’ experience in strategic communications and campaigns across a variety of sectors, Saghbini brings expertise in raising the influence of networks to achieve changes in behaviour and policy, through her advocacy and growth roles in the UK and across Europe, as well as board member roles at SPANA (Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) and La French Tech London.

London-based Ms Saghbini will work closely with the global and UK marketing and communications teams to raise awareness of GlobalGiving’s unique offer, which makes it possible for individual and corporate donors to give to vetted local nonprofits of all types and sizes, anywhere in the world.

Alex Ritchie, CEO of GlobalGiving UK, said: “Marilise joins GlobalGiving UK with an impressive and consistent track record of delivering successful communications campaigns to diverse international audiences.

“We have ambitious plans for the years ahead for growth in the UK and EMEA, including reaching our $1bn total raised milestone later this year.

“We are looking forward to Marilise joining the team and bringing her rich experience in complex, international change campaigns to raise the profile of GlobalGiving UK’s vital work empowering local changemakers.”

Ms Saghbini is bilingual in English and French and has worked internationally for a decade, working on many issues which overlap with GlobalGiving UK’s mission to accelerate community-led change, including promoting entrepreneurship, conservation and environmental impact through to healthcare and skills.

She said: “I am delighted to be joining GlobalGiving UK at this time of change and opportunity for the organisation.

“Investing in local actions and people to achieve positive and fundamental globalchange is a winning model – it is a privilege to join the team that is transforming aid and philanthropy worldwide for the better.”