Reid McDougall help membership organisations, professional associations and the education, arts, culture and heritage sectors build stronger communities, secure resources, and create meaningful partnerships with industry.
Where expertise meets impact
We bring together expertise in development, communications, fundraising and events, because no single discipline is enough on its own. Real impact takes effect when these elements work together — when fundraising aligns with governance, when membership supports mission, when industry collaborates with education, and when tradition inspires innovation.
Who we work with
- Schools and multi-academy trusts
- Arts, cultural and heritage organisations
- Charity and membership organisations
- Charitable foundations and livery companies
- Companies seeking educational partnerships
- Organisations needing interim support and leadership
Our services
Development strategy
Reid McDougall help organisations shape their strategic planning and deliver efficient, outcome-driven projects, initiatives and events.
Membership development & growth
Strong member communities are the backbone of membership organisations, professional associations and the education, arts, cultural and heritage sectors.
Communications, marketing & events
Reid McDougall works with clients to create relevant and effective communications both internally to optimise membership, and externally to enhance the organisation’s reputation, visibility and outward engagement.
Fundraising
With sound knowledge of fundraising across multiple income streams including regular giving, appeals, major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate, membership and legacy giving, we help our clients to generate income both directly and indirectly and undertake fundraising assignments working closely with in-house teams.
Strategic partnerships & enterprise
Strategic partnerships with membership organisations, charities, or schools and industry create value on both sides. Reid McDougall builds bridges between education, the arts, culture, heritage, craft and industry.
Wellbeing
With the emergence of a new technological age membership organisations sit at a compelling intersection of community, influence, and responsibility.
About us
Suzanne Reid
With a degree in Finance and Commercial Studies, Suzanne brings a wealth of experience from her career in international finance at JP Morgan and the Royal Bank of Canada working in Toronto, New York, and London.
As a Freeman of the City of London and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners, she co-founded Reid & Reid, ceremonial and event consultancy, with Dominic Reid OBE. In her role as Director of Business Development, extending to fundraising, strategic communications and project management, she delivered two decades of renowned national events, project managing from conception to implementation. Projects and clients include the Lord Mayor’s Show, Chatsworth Country Fair, Holkham Country Fair, Flora London Marathon (Millennium events and Mini Marathon), Canadian High Commission, Canada House re-opening, and the Ministry of Defence.
Victoria McDougall
Victoria co-founded Reid McDougall with Suzanne Reid in 2026. With 20 years of fundraising, comms and management experience working across cultural organisations, charities and the media, Victoria’s work has focused on delivering creative solutions to clients and supporting teams to achieve their goals.
As Development Director at Cathedral Music Trust, Victoria devised and implemented fundraising strategy in line with the charity’s five-year strategic plan. This included the launch of the Trust’s major donor programme, campaigns and appeals, trust fundraising, membership optimisation, oversight of volunteer-led activity and comms. Her previous roles for charities include senior development and marketing roles at Wigmore Hall, The Mozartists, World Horse Welfare and projects for regional arts organisations including Wells Maltings.