Kelvin Hopkins

With more than two decades of experience in the fundraising sector, specialising in Individual Giving and Face-to-Face Fundraising, Kelvin Hopkins is an accomplished industry leader, speaker, and founder. Before founding The Professional Fundraiser, Kelvin held several senior leadership positions across leading fundraising agencies. He also contributed directly to shaping industry standards during his tenure as Trustee and Vice Chair of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Since launching The Professional Fundraiser (TPF) in 2012, Kelvin has grown the organisation into one of the sector’s most established agencies. TPF serves as a trusted partner to major charity clients including Cats Protection, The Royal British Legion, Alzheimer’s Society, Erskine Veterans Charity, and Prostate Cancer UK. Under Kelvin’s leadership, The Professional Fundraiser has earned a strong reputation for exceptional donor quality, high compliance standards, and long-term partnerships with charity organisations.