- Hobbies include learning about History, History of Art, visiting Galleries, Yoga and walking in my local area of Twickenham and Richmond and learning about the fabulous rich history of emminent characters who once inhabited the area!
Emma Scanlan
London,Twickenham
Summary
Experienced CEO in developing a charity from small to medium size. 29 years of experience in charity governance, board management , fundraising , communication and community engagement. Passionate about taking on new projects and applying experience and knowledge to assist other charities. A good listener and keen to get experience on a Trustee Board of a charity to be able to use knowledge and experience gained over the years for good use.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Chain of Hope Charity
London, United Kingdom
06.1997 - Current
- Led and managed charity through 15 years of change and growth bringing together different stakeholders both external and internal including board of Trustees, Staff, medical volunteers and donors.
- Developed strategies for international projects and dealt with stakeholders and dignaturies at all levels from Royalty to governmental leads, medical leads, volunteers to beneficiaries of the charity.
- Established and developed the charity's flagship fundraising event over the last 23 years, which has grown to raise over £2 million annually.
- Represented the organisation on live television and all media formats, high profile conferences, events and international forums.
- Developed and maintained a high-performance executive team through effective recruitment and training.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulators and developed governance for a complex medical charity.
- Conveyed complex information clearly to diverse audiences
- Managed stakeholder relationships, including donors, Trustee board members, medical volunteers, hospitals, governments and other charity partners as well as regulatory authorities.
- Led and facilitated recruitment process for new Trustee appointments together with Trustee board as well as recruitment of staff and volunteers
- Spearheaded strategic planning and implementation to drive c growth and profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sussex University
Sussex01-1993
Master of Arts - Charity Management
Cass Business School
LondonSkills
- Fundraising development
- Governance and media representation
- Crisis communication
- Volunteer coordination
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Calm under pressure
Interests
Timeline
CEO
Chain of Hope Charity
06.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sussex University
Master of Arts - Charity Management
Cass Business School