Our resident Not For Profit experts
At Access Not For Profit, we take great pride in the fact that our products are built by experts, for fellow experts within the sector. Our resident professionals have an impressive degree of specialist knowledge within the Not For Profit sector, each providing their own unique perspective based on their direct experience.
Their knowledge is such that they are recognised as thought leaders – readily on hand to provide their insight into key themes and pain points within the Not For Profit sector.
This hasn’t gone unnoticed, as over 2,000 organisations have switched to our charity software, quite often supported by the guidance of our highly esteemed team. Regardless of whether you are on the lookout for charity software solutions, or simply enjoy staying up to date with the latest sector trends, you’re in the right place!
James Vjestica - Thought Leadership Expert
Meet James Vjestica, our ‘Digital Content Manager’ for the Not For Profit division.
James has spent over 5 years working with software providers who supply specialist solutions that enhance the processes of organisations within niche sectors.
In addition to his technical experience, James has been affiliated with the Not For Profit sector at key stages of his career. This has included participating in a voluntary role at a local hospice prior to attending University, and upon graduating, accepting a role for a Social Enterprise in North Nottingham that supported members of the community to gain employment.
These roles highlighted the importance that organisations within the Not For Profit sector play, which has since inspired him to raise money for charity on several occasions.
At Access, James now draws on these experiences to consistently strategise content campaigns that will guide you through insightful journeys; clearly outlining pain points, how these obstacles can be tackled, and introducing viable solutions.
Stephen Gott - Charity Solutions Expert
Stephen is excited by how technology can accelerate our impact and empower us to achieve more.
For the last 20 years, he has worked and collaborated with many Not For Profits who have created incredible outcomes, often with limited resources. Stephen is passionate about supporting the sector and is proud of the work that we do to increase the reach and impact of our clients.
He started out providing consultancy, bespoke solutions and managing CRM implementations before moving into Product Management where he headed up the development and launch of Charity CRM.
These days he can mostly be found looking for ways to help our clients harness tech to achieve their goals and boost their scale and efficiency. He is a big advocate of appropriate technology and ensuring that solutions can be effectively adopted.
He lives in Nottingham with his family and outside of work can usually be found running, cycling and falling off his Paddleboard.
Shaf Mansour - Charity Solutions Expert
Meet Shaf, Senior Product Manager and charity technology expert who has dedicated the past 20 years to working with charities in pursuit of a better world.
Shaf has experience both in-house at international NGOs such as The Elders and Unicef, as well as UK based charities including Barnardo's, Action for Blind People, and Mind.
Whilst predominantly working in digital roles, Shaf's approach was to throw himself into the services to fully understand the challenges facing those working with beneficiaries.
In 2016, Shaf directed his attention towards websites and fundraising technology, collaborating with numerous charities. His efforts involved conducting strategy workshops for over 400 charities, guiding them in translating their mission, target audiences, and key objectives into a well-organised and logical information architecture for their online presence.
Since 2019, Shaf has served as a Product Manager, fostering a closer connection between customers and technology professionals, facilitating the development of products essential for charities to enhance operational efficiency and boost income.
Shaf seamlessly integrates his extensive experience with a critical and analytical foundation in legal studies to adeptly address intricate challenges such as complex data flows, compliance, and GDPR - all while prioritising a user-centric approach.
In addition, Shaf balances a pragmatic mindset with an innovative edge, ensuring that solutions are not only realistic and suitable for diverse audiences but also push the boundaries of what is achievable in the rapidly advancing landscape of technology.
He takes pride in his inclusive approach, placing user collaboration and co-production as top priorities to guarantee that end products are designed to be as valuable as possible.
