Ben Rymer

Ben Rymer is an experienced professional in prospect research and fundraising, currently serving as a Global Philanthropy - Prospect Research Specialist at UNICEF since February 2023, where the focus is on enhancing capacity for mobilizing private capital. Prior roles include Trainer, Consultant Mentor, and Coach at BMR Training since November 2021, and Senior Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management at Aga Khan University from August 2018 to March 2022. At Cancer Research UK, Ben was the Fundraising Research Manager from October 2016 to July 2018, overseeing high-value insight processes. Ben's earlier positions include managerial roles at Age UK, Human Rights Watch, and various support roles at organizations like International Crisis Group and the Disasters Emergency Committee. Education includes an MSc in Development Studies from Birkbeck, University of London, and a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Music from the University of Plymouth.