David Johnson

David Johnson | Director of Strategy and Programmes | Cause 4
David is Director of Strategy and Programmes, leading on Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy and The National Lottery Heritage Fund Business Support Programme Heritage Compass, empowering arts and heritage organisations nationally to improve their fundraising success and business development. In this role, David has delivered training and coaching to a wide range of cultural and heritage organisations across the UK, including Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM), South West Museum Development, and Share Museums East.

David joined Cause4 from the Albany in London, where he was responsible for earned and raised income generation, partnership development and contract management. During his tenure, the organisation more than doubled its turnover. He also spent a year seconded to ARC in Stockton, leading on business development for the venue. He also has worked for outdoor arts organisation Emergency Exit Arts, and as part of the Cultural Programme team at London Borough of Hackney. David is a Trustee of Babylon Arts, in Ely.