Nathalie Perrin

Biography

With over 20 years of experience in philanthropy, fundraising, and partnership development, Nathalie Perrin is a dynamic leader committed to advancing education and bridging societal gaps through innovative funding strategies. She currently serves as the Partnership and Funding Director for Digital Skills Foundation (DSF), a global social enterprise delivering sustainable, scalable, and accredited training programmes. DSF’s mission focuses on closing the digital skills gap and increasing employment opportunities across education, corporate, and government sectors. Previously, Nathalie was CEO of the Institut Lyfe Foundation, where she led a €10M fundraising campaign and established scholarship programmes benefiting French and international students. She also co-founded Co-Influence, a consultancy specialising in major fundraising campaigns, where she provided strategic consulting for large-scale campaigns, securing significant donations for institutions such as business, engineering, and vocational schools.

A French native with a bilingual French-German education, Nathalie graduated from Skema Business School and completed advanced training at Harvard Extension School. Her international experience includes living in the USA for over six years, which enriched her multicultural perspective. Beyond her professional work, Nathalie has held volunteer leadership roles in organisations such as the International School of Boston and the International School of Lyon. These roles have strengthened her ability to manage multicultural teams, organise large-scale events, and lead impactful initiatives. Passionate about ethical practices and innovation in philanthropy, Nathalie is committed to driving positive change in education globally.