Speaker Profile: Ben Black

Ben Black is a fundraising leader specialising in donation development and cashless innovation. At the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), he has transformed contactless giving from a £25,000 pilot into a multi-million-pound income stream exceeding £2 million annually. With over 15 years’ experience across community and corporate fundraising, Ben focuses on using technology and donor insight to create frictionless, engaging giving experiences. A regular speaker at Chartered Institute of Fundraising events and industry conferences, he is passionate about helping charities future-proof income while ensuring inclusion for cash-reliant supporters.