Ann Other

11 Street, Town, County, AB1, 2CD Telephone: (01234) 567 890 ~ Mobile: 07123 456 789 ~ Email: name@email.com Consultant, Lecturer, Director and trustee of 7 charities with an entrepreneurial spirit and a unique mix of experience spanning: governance improvements, organisational / policy development, merger benefit analysis, executive recruitment and fundraising initiatives, underpinned by a comprehensive understanding of the voluntary sector. Demonstrates in-depth analytical and strategic ability to facilitate operational and procedural planning while adopting a holistic approach to problem solving; utilising a consultative approach at all levels to effectively analyse and delineate programme requirements. PROF ES SI ONA L C OM P ET E NCI E S Risk management Influencing /negotiation Performance monitoring Stakeholder liaison Financial reporting Relationship building Management structure reviews Administrative management Charity laws and legislation

CON SU LT A NCY HI GH LI GHT S Currently calling upon expert awareness of: strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting and risk registers for the Headley Court Charity and the Alexander Duckham Memorial Schools Trust for 1 day per week to fulfil the organisations gaps in administrative knowledge. Preparing a structural review for an overseas development charity. Providing input into a viability study for Three Dragons housing consultancy; harnessing expertise in community interest companies to support bid preparation activity while inputting data into a mathematical model. Completed charity management and governance consultancy projects for clients, ranging from large international charities, such as the British Council to small community groups. Co-author of Tottel's Charity Administration Handbook with Don Bawtree.

CA RE ER SU M M A RY HEAD OF SECRETARIAT ***** Benevolent Fund 2004 2010

Assumed control of secretariat functions for the Board of Trustees and the Advisory Council of the ***** Benevolent Fund, together with the Boards of 6 associated ***** charities, and an associated insurance company; servicing their meetings as needed. Key achievements Supported the recruitment of trustees, committee members and members of the Advisory Council and developed the trustee induction manual. Advised the Controller and Directors on their duties and obligations, helping them to keep abreast of external developments in the voluntary sector. Offered advice on charity law and other legislation that affects the Funds work, on governance issues and on Charity Commission requirements. Developed and reviewed the Funds Compliance Register to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance. Successfully advised and briefed staff on Data Protection. Drafted contracts and liaised with the Funds solicitors on contracts. Facilitated the management of project functions, including the development of relationship support project, review of secretarial support, and IT strategy implementation. DIRECTOR **** Consultants Limited 2001 2004

Established consultancy practice providing governance and management support for not-for-profit organisations; coordinating assignments; including a major review of governance for a social housing charity and trustee training for a large number of charities. Key achievements Oversaw strategic planning for an arts organisation and business planning for a healthcare charity. Drafted policy documents for a medical charity within stringent deadlines. Completed a benchmarking study of fundraising performance on behalf of an advice-providing charity, alongside a branch development strategy for a disability charity. Advised on the development of a strategic approach to company giving for a professional firm, Led executive recruitment activity on behalf of a charity supporting people with visual impairment. Performed a merger feasibility study for 2 benevolent societies.

Ann Other
11 Street, Town, County, AB1, 2CD Telephone: (01234) 567 890 ~ Mobile: 07123 456 789 ~ Email: name@email.com EA RLY CA R EE R HI GH LI GHT S Established the Charity Unit of ***** and transformed the firms profile in the voluntary sector from relatively unknown in 1995 to being recognised in a charity finance poll as one of the leading firms of charity accountants by 2001. Established the Trustee Services Unit at the ******* ****** (1993 95); collaborated at a strategic level to provide advice and support for trustees, enhance the status of trusteeship and increase the diversity of trustees. Raised the Units income by successfully applying for Government funding and funding from grant-making trusts and from the sales of the Units publications and consultancy services. Compiled and edited, The **** **** Guide, becoming ****s bestselling publication.

V OCA T I ONA L T RA I NI N G Business Ethics Campaigning Skills Facilitation Skills Disciplinary / Grievance Media Skills MS Office Lotus Notes Organisational Design Organisational Strategy Presentation Skills Seibel Training Skills

A CA DEM I C A C HI EV EM E NT S Diploma in the Management of Voluntary Organisations BA (Hons) Economics and Operational Research 3 A-Levels and 8 O-Levels, including: English and Maths

T RU ST EES HI PS Target Ovarian Cancer (2008 present). UnLTD, 100m grant foundation for social entrepreneurs (2000 04). Ashoka Trust, funder of social entrepreneurs working for change in their communities (1999 04). Family Welfare Association (1996 02). Oxfam (Hon Secretary 1992 - 94, Member Public Affairs, Campaigns and Education Committee 1986 - 93 (Chair 1992 - 93), Vice-chair Fundraising Committee 1989 93.

PU B LI CA T I O NS Charity Administration Handbook (Tolley, fourth edition 2008; co-authored with Don Bawtree). The Good Trustee Guide: A Resource Organiser for Members of the Governing Bodies of Charitable Companies (NCVO, First edition 1994 and 1995). The Good Trustee Guide: A Resource Organiser for Members of the Governing Bodies of Unincorporated Charities (NCVO, First edition 1995). Building On Trust (NCVO, 1994; co-authored with Professor Naomi Sargant). In trust: the changing role of Trustees (Routledge, 1996). Numerous articles published in the charity press, including: third sector, NGO finance, trustee, NCVO news, professional fundraising, caritas, and governance.

V OL U NT A RY A N D LE CT U RI N G C OM M I T M ENT S Member of church-based group making small grants to people in crisis, funding short-term accommodation for homeless people and providing advice on benefits while also visiting people in need showcasing an empathetic approach, coupled with exceptional communication skills. Acting as Visiting Lecturer in Strategic Management (MA in Charity Management) at St. Marys University College 1 term a year.

PER SO NA L DET A I L S Nationality: British Driving Licence: Full, clean, UK

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