Phyllis Martin is a seasoned fundraiser, trainer, and consultant with over 20 years of grant-writing experience, having raised over £14m for various organisations. She founded Truffle Pig Training to help fundraisers quickly and effectively develop successful funding strategies.
Phyllis Martin is a highly experienced fundraiser, trainer, and consultant, bringing over two decades of grant-writing expertise to the table. Throughout her career, she has served as a producer for venues, festivals, touring circuses, and youth education projects, working on the frontlines of arts, youth, and community charities, CICs, and volunteer groups. This extensive experience has given her deep insights into the grant funding landscape.
Over the past 10 years as a consultant, Phyllis has helped organisations of all sizes develop fast, practical funding strategies. She has written thousands of successful grants, securing over £14m in funding. Her core expertise lies in fundraising, grant writing, and crafting effective funding strategies, and she is passionate about sharing this knowledge with others.
When the pandemic hit, Phyllis recognised the need to equip busy third-sector professionals with practical, real-life grant-writing skills. She began offering training sessions that quickly proved effective for anyone needing to learn grant-writing fast. This led to the creation of Truffle Pig Training, which, over three years, has supported more than 100 fundraisers of all levels through live workshops, courses, and coaching—all achieved through word of mouth.
Phyllis’s track record speaks for itself, and she is dedicated to helping others achieve their funding goals. Whether you need small group training, introductory workshops, bespoke programmes, or digital courses, Phyllis is here to help you succeed.