Christian Pröpper has vast experience overseas and he has led on the creation and implementation of fundraising campaigns and appeals at the University of Oxford for causes such as student support, access to water in Africa, better facilities and activities for the elderly at the Ashmolean Museum and the conservation of maps and books at the Bodleian libraries.  His team also delivers reporting and insights across all fundraising activities for the University and its independent colleges.

Since February 2021, Chris has been working for Marlborough College (a private school south of Oxford) as Associate Director (Development Operations), where he is preparing the College for an ambitious £50m fundraising campaign to increase the number of free places available.

Chris has worked in development over 20 years: within higher education, the school sector, and is also a Senior Advisor at Halpin, a higher education consultancy in the UK.  Over the years, Chris has merged his regular giving and fundraising skills with skills in data management, system process, analytical and insight.  He has developed a variety of techniques, including Culture of Giving Scores, engagement matrices and bespoke prospect management systems to help fundraisers prioritise their activities across a variety of charitable organisations. 

Chris is an alumnus of the Universities of Southampton and Liverpool.  In his spare time, Chris runs Propper-Fundraising.com – a free learning resource collating the best fundraising-related blogs in one place.