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Alison Collins

Former Investor at Northstar Ventures

United Kingdom

Writes $130K – $1.3M checks · typically $700K

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Experience

  1. Durham UniversityDeputy Faculty Managercurrent2024 — present
  2. Durham UniversitySenior Impact and Engagement Manager2023 — 2024
  3. Teesside UniversitySenior Impact and Engagement Manager2022 — 2023
  4. UK Civil ServiceSenior Policy Advisor2022
  5. Northstar Ventures UKInvestment Manager2018 — 2022Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  6. Good Finance UKBusiness Mentor2018 — 2019Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  7. Durham UniversityImpact and Engagement Manager2016 — 2018Durham University Business School
  8. Durham UniversityBusiness Development Manager2014 — 2016
  9. Durham UniversityPlacement Officer2013 — 2014
  10. Pinetree - EnablesAccess to Finance Manager2013 — 2016
  11. The Social Investment BusinessInvestment Manager2006 — 2013
  12. Scottish PowerProject Executive2005 — 2006Home based
  13. National Energy ActionFundraising and Business Development Officer2004 — 2005

Skills & more

Analytical SkillsManagement10Strategy1Strategic Planning1Financial AnalysisBusiness AnalysisPublic PolicyGovernmental AffairsCorporate Social ResponsibilityFundraising10Investments12Project Management4
+12 moreLine ManagementProject PlanningSocial EnterpriseLoansPortfolio ManagementThird SectorFinancial RiskStakeholder EngagementRelationship ManagementData AnalysisCharitiesFunding

Languages French

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Network5

Alasdair Greig
Director at Northstar Ventures
Alex Buchan
Investment Director at Northstar Ventures
Ian Richards
Director at Northstar Ventures
Paul Barrett
Investor at Northstar Ventures
Rick Charnley
Investor at Northstar Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alison Collins?
Investor at Northstar Ventures
What check size does Alison Collins write?
Alison Collins typically writes checks of $130K – $1.3M.
Where did Alison Collins go to school?
Alison Collins studied at Newcastle University (BA Hons, Sociology and Social Policy); Maven training (Prince 2, Prince 2 practitioner); CMI (Chartered manager, Chartership in management).

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