The Development Office
The Development Office is located mid-way down W corridor, just off the Gatehouse and Porters' Lodge.
The Development Office is responsible for all matters relating to alumni of the College, organising events, keeping in touch, and developing the philanthropy within the alumni community to further the College's activities.
Peter O'Connor
Peter O’Connor is Director of Development at Fitzwilliam College Cambridge. Peter is responsible for development at Fitzwilliam and works together with the Director of Communications and Engagement to oversee the College’s Alumni Relations. Working closely with the Master and Bursar, Peter leads on the College’s work to secure transformational philanthropic gifts, and also manages the Development Office team.
Together with the Development Office team, Peter welcomes conversations with alumni and friends who would like to support Fitzwilliam College Cambridge.
Melody Brooker
Melody joined Fitzwilliam College in 2024 in the role of Deputy Development Director, following a career in business development and leadership, and most recently, working as the Head of Fundraising and Communications for Cambridge based homeless support charity Wintercomfort. Melody is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Development Office with a particular focus on events and alumni engagement.
Phoebe Beech
Phoebe joined the Development Office in May 2023 as Development Officer for Regular Giving. Prior to this, Phoebe worked as a primary school teacher.
Please contact Phoebe for any queries around:
- Making a single or regular gift by credit card or direct debit to Fitzwilliam.
- Supporting the College by joining the Foundation Circle.
- The impact of your support to Fitz.
- The College’s Annual Telephone Campaign.