testimonials

Mark's positive attitude shines through in his delivery, inspiring his audience to look at their organisations objectively and achieve their goals to create positive change. Knowledgeable in a wide range of areas within fundraising management, leadership and strategic planning, Mark presents subjects clearly and confidently, drawing on many years of experience working with the not- for- profit sector. Mark delivers high quality, relevant training in a motivational style, bringing the material to life with interesting examples and creative flair.

Laura Rose, Fundraising Manager, Princes Trust

I have taken part in many training sessions and have as a result encountered many trainers and facilitators.  I have no hesitation in saying that Mark is probably the best trainer I have come across and would take any opportunity to take part in future sessions run by Mark.

Bev Harris, Policy and Performance, North Tyneside Council

Thank you for kick starting our process.  I know that in years to come I will remember this as the point where I decided ‘yes, let’s do this!’

Rebecca McGarvie, Melting Pot Arts

You win my Gold Medal for the best training I have attended in 30 years!

Lorna Judge, Project Coordinator, Shopmobility Paisley

We can measure the impact of MBA’s support in a number of areas such as Governance, Fundraising, Business Development, Personal Leadership, Management and all aspects of Administration. We were recently audited by Citizens’ Advice (we passed with flying colours) and by Investors in People, who assessed us and rated us a ‘vibrant and successful organisation’. In both cases, it was changes and improvements we had instigated with MBA’s help that helped us achieve such a high level.

Roger Braybrook, Director, West Northumberland Citizens Advice Bureau

I thought the course was really good and I got a lot out of it. It was quite intense but the pace didn’t feel too overwhelming and we covered a lot. The best bits for me were on the fundraising and being relatively new to this it gave me a much wider perspective on the whole fundraising strategy – and basically what is possible and how to be creative. This was exactly what I was looking for.

Tracey Peedle, Senior Development Manager - Waterways Trust Scotland

Mark is one of the best, if not the best, business and personal development trainers I've come across! His 'Lead The Field' Voluntary Sector Management course gave me a fantastic start to my role as Project Manager for the voluntaryskills.com website, giving me the confidence and all-round business acumen I needed for the job. With an engaging and often humorous style, in-depth knowledge and great empathy for delegates - Mark makes it all look very easy (which it's not)!  I'd have no hesitation in recommending Mark to anyone and hope we can work together again in the future.

Paul Lancaster, Web Development Executive, Shell Livewire

Thank you for your splendid contribution to the CASE Europe Annual conference.  I am delighted to confirm that participants rated your performance as exceeding our benchmark for excellent teaching.  I should point out that only 10% of CASE speakers worldwide achieve this high level of evaluation!

Joanna Motion, Oxford University

I recently attended Mark Butcher Associates "Funding Excellence Programme" which was a 2 day training course. Mark delivers it himself. It was the first training I'd attended in 6 years in Regeneration during which I didn't glaze over. He was experienced, funny, engaging, accessible, interesting, and what he told us was practical, relevant and useful. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Charlotte Hubbard, Building Communities Co-ordinator, Community Partnership, N E Lincs Council (Grimsby)

The best training I’ve ever done! Really well paced – kept everyone engaged, involved and alert. Loads of information, techniques and ideas that I can use. A really good balance between left and right brain work

Ruth Lewis, Women’s Sports Foundation

The information and the knowledge you have shared has given me the tools to start the journey to excellent leadership!’

Lorraine Dryden, Chief Executive, Northumberland County Blind Association