The Person Behind
GAIGNetwork.
From record-breaking door-to-door fundraiser to the UK's Ethical Fundraising Growth Strategist. This is the story of why GAIGNetwork exists.
Jose Gaign
Founder & Ethical Fundraising Growth Strategist
"I built GAIGNetwork because the best fundraisers in the UK were working in isolation. They deserved a community that matched their standards."
Jose Gaign's journey into fundraising began not in a boardroom, but on doorsteps. Starting as a door-to-door fundraiser for UK health charities, he quickly discovered something that would define his entire career: the most effective fundraising is built on genuine human connection, not pressure tactics.
That conviction led him to break multiple fundraising records, earning recognition as Salesperson of the Year at the European Marketing Convention — an award that validated what he had always believed: ethical approaches don't just feel right, they outperform everything else.
With over 12 years of frontline experience across the UK health charity sector, Jose founded Gaign Strategic Fundraising Ltd. to bring his done-with-you approach to small and mid-sized charities that needed strategic guidance without the corporate overhead. As a registered consultant with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, he works side-by-side with charity teams on everything from grant writing to donor engagement, having generated over £2.5 million in fundraising revenue for his clients.
The Gaign Ecosystem
GAIGNetwork sits at the heart of a carefully designed ecosystem of brands, each serving a distinct purpose but united by a single philosophy: ethical practice drives sustainable growth.
Gaign Strategic
1:1 done-with-you fundraising consultancy for UK health charities.
The ConsultancyGAIGNetwork
Exclusive peer community for ethical health charity professionals.
The CommunityGaign Skills
Empowering the next generation with sales and fundraising skills.
The AcademyBut something was missing. The most talented, most principled fundraisers Jose encountered were working alone — without a community of peers who shared their commitment to doing things the right way. There was no space where ethical health charity professionals could challenge each other, share what was working, and collectively raise the bar.
GAIGNetwork was built to fill that gap.
It is the community Jose wished had existed when he started — a space where membership itself is a signal of integrity, where the Ethical Veto ensures only the most committed professionals join, and where the collective knowledge of the network makes every member stronger.
12 Years of Ethical Impact.
The Beginning
Started as a door-to-door fundraiser for UK health charities, discovering a passion for connecting people with causes that matter.
Record-Breaking Fundraiser
Broke multiple fundraising records through ethical, relationship-first techniques — proving that integrity and performance are not mutually exclusive.
Salesperson of the Year
Awarded Salesperson of the Year at the European Marketing Convention, recognised for an approach that prioritised donor trust over transactional targets.
Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Became a registered consultant with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF), formalising a commitment to the highest professional standards in the sector.
Gaign Strategic Fundraising Founded
Launched Gaign Strategic Fundraising Ltd. to deliver done-with-you strategic advice and implementation for small to mid-sized UK health charities.
Gaign Skills Launched
Created the educational branch, Gaign Skills, to empower the next generation of fundraisers and sales professionals with ethical, high-performance techniques.
£2.5M+ Revenue Generated
Surpassed £2.5 million in cumulative fundraising revenue generated for health charity clients through ethical, sustainable growth strategies.
GAIGNetwork Founded
Launched GAIGNetwork — the UK's first exclusive peer community for ethical health charity professionals. The community Jose wished had existed from day one.
Non-Negotiable Principles.
Ethics Over Revenue
We will never recommend a tactic that prioritises short-term income over long-term donor trust. Revenue is a by-product of doing the right thing.
Radical Transparency
Every penny, every metric, every decision is visible. We believe that trust is built through openness, not through polished quarterly reports.
Quality Over Quantity
We deliberately limit membership. The Ethical Veto ensures that every member of GAIGNetwork shares our commitment to the highest standards.
Done-With-You, Not Done-To-You
Whether through Gaign Strategic or GAIGNetwork, we work alongside you. We build your capacity, not your dependency on us.