Richard Sved has worked and volunteered in the charity sector since 1991. Prior to setting up his own company, 3rd Sector Mission Control, he led the fundraising function for two national charities. He is also an NCVO consultant, and was recently interim Head of Fundraising at Epilepsy Society and Education Support Partnership. Richard’s key strengths lie in charity strategic planning, income generation and communications. He blogs regularly about the charity sector at www.3rdsectormissioncontrol.co.uk/what-we-say/blog/