There's no point in denying it, we’re all nosy to some degree. To satiate some of your curiosity, we regularly publish leadership diaries describing a week in the life of a charity CEO. Below are some of the most read of 2021.
Leadership diaries: A charity CEO on leading an observatory through uncertainty
Nestled in the Kielder Water and Forest Park in Northumberland, Kielder Observatory is in the largest gold tier- protected dark sky park in Europe, hosting public events seven days a week. The charity’s CEO, Catherine Johns documents a week behind the scenes of leading the charity into a position of being able to open to the public.
Leadership diaries: "I am reminded that the pandemic is not the only risk we face"
David Ellis is the chief executive of National Star, a national charity that provides education support and care for young people and adults with complex disabilities and learning difficulties. He records a week of leading the charity which has stayed fully open throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Leadership diaries: “The pandemic has created opportunities for us to work closely with other organisations”
Sonya Chowdhury is the chief executive of action for M.E. She chronicles a working week leading the Charity, which has Seen demand for its services increase during the coronavirus pandemic.
Leadership diaries: The days spent with the crew are vital to my role as CEO
David Welch, CEO of Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) and winner of the Charity Times Charity Leader of the Year Award 2021, describes his working week.
Leadership diaries: “Our governance needs to be stronger than ever”
Elham Fardad is the CEO of Migrant Leaders, a charity supporting young migrants in the UK. She documents a week in her working life as she finds much-needed energy to navigate unexpected challenges.
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Beyond the funding squeeze: Using equities to secure your charity’s future
With charities facing increasing financial pressure and traditional income streams under strain, making investments work harder has never been more important. M&G’s Richard Macey and Michael Stiasny join Charity Times to discuss why equities remain a vital long-term asset class for charities, how organisations can balance income generation and growth, and the opportunities the current market environment may offer to help strengthen financial resilience.
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Charity Times video Q&A: In conversation with Hilda Hayo, CEO of Dementia UK
Charity Times editor, Lauren Weymouth, is joined by Dementia UK CEO, Hilda Hayo to discuss why the charity receives such high workplace satisfaction results, what a positive working culture looks like and the importance of lived experience among staff. The pair talk about challenges facing the charity, the impact felt by the pandemic and how it's striving to overcome obstacles and continue to be a highly impactful organisation for anybody affected by dementia.
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