Awards Judges
The Scottish Fundraising Conference Committee, made up of professional fundraisers, volunteer their time to bring the Scottish Fundraising Conference to you.
Unless their own charity has been nominated, committee members judge the following categories: Best Individual Giving Campaign, Best Marketing and Communications Campaign, Best Partner Relationship (Corporate, Trust or Major Donor), Best Use of Event or Community Fundraising Initiative, Voluntary Fundraising Group of the Year, and Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year.
Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scotland Committee Judges:
Susan Williams
Fundraising Consultant
Susan Williams Solutions
Susan has worked in the Third Sector for over 20 years, becoming freelance over 5 years ago. Susan has worked with many organisations on a variety of fundraising projects and interim positions. Susan has an in-depth knowledge of fundraising operations, advising on team structure, donation management, database management, along with previous experience of working across all disciplines of fundraising. Having been involved in the Scottish Conference for many years, and as joint chair for this year, she is excited to meet with colleagues across the sector once again - it's been too long!
Susan Williams
Fundraising Consultant
Susan Williams Solutions
Susan has worked in the Third Sector for over 20 years, becoming freelance over 5 years ago. Susan has worked with many organisations on a variety of fundraising projects and interim positions. Susan has an in-depth knowledge of fundraising operations, advising on team structure, donation management, database management, along with previous experience of working across all disciplines of fundraising. Having been involved in the Scottish Conference for many years, and as joint chair for this year, she is excited to meet with colleagues across the sector once again - it's been too long!
Gary Kernahan
Director of Fundraising & Business Development
Children 1st
Gary Kernahan
Director of Fundraising & Business Development
Children 1st
Gary is an experienced fundraising leader, with an excellent track record of developing and delivering diverse, cost effective, income generation activities to achieve growth in sustainable income.
He is currently the Director of Fundraising & Business Development at Children 1st. Previously he has held senior roles at THINK Consulting Solutions, Cancer Research UK, the National Autistic Society and Muscular Dystrophy UK. As a volunteer with the Institute of Fundraising Gary champions fundraising expertise across the sector and was awarded the Fundraising Excellence Award in 2018 in recognition of his work.
Ali MacLeod
Head of Fundraising
National Trust for Scotland
Ali MacLeod has worked within fundraising roles at universities and international development organisations for 20 years, joining the National Trust for Scotland almost 5 years ago. She has a wealth of experience generating income at home and overseas, working with colleagues and donors to create opportunities to deliver impact. Ali is passionate about the power of philanthropy and the professional role of fundraisers in unlocking that potential. After a very tough couple of years, Ali is excited that the CIOF Scotland Conference will deliver a forum for fundraisers to meet and be inspired.
Ali MacLeod
Head of Fundraising
National Trust for Scotland
Ali MacLeod has worked within fundraising roles at universities and international development organisations for 20 years, joining the National Trust for Scotland almost 5 years ago. She has a wealth of experience generating income at home and overseas, working with colleagues and donors to create opportunities to deliver impact. Ali is passionate about the power of philanthropy and the professional role of fundraisers in unlocking that potential. After a very tough couple of years, Ali is excited that the CIOF Scotland Conference will deliver a forum for fundraisers to meet and be inspired.
Isla Campbell-Lupton
Head of Fundraising
Cerebral Palsy Scotland
Isla Campbell-Lupton
Head of Fundraising
Cerebral Palsy Scotland
Hello. My name is Isla, and I'm a fundraiser. I’ve been fundraising, volunteering and campaigning since I was 15 after I discovered Amnesty International in a modern studies class and set up a letter writing group. My first role was as a Community Fundraiser for Action for Children. From there I joined Poppyscotland where I became Deputy Head of Fundraising. Over 12 years I helped to run Scotland’s largest public fundraising appeal, and developed the learning outreach project #PoppyBud. In 2019 I moved to Music in Hospitals & Care as Head of Fundraising and Communications and most recently to the same role at Cerebral Palsy Scotland. I’m passionate about developing fundraisers, enabling continuous professional development and mentoring. I’ve been a committee member of the CIoF since 2008 and the Scottish Fundraising Conference committee since 2014.
Susan Sheridan
Freelance Trust Fundraiser
Susan Sheridan Consulting
Susan has worked in the Third Sector since 2008 following a move from clinical research in the NHS. Geekily excited about all things Trust and Foundations, she has been working freelance since 2014 for organisations such as Sepsis Research FEAT, Cerebral Palsy Scotland and Riding for the Disabled. Susan is delighted to be part of the CIoF conference committee and looks forward to bringing our community together to share experience and best practice.
Susan Sheridan
Freelance Trust Fundraiser
Susan Sheridan Consulting
Susan has worked in the Third Sector since 2008 following a move from clinical research in the NHS. Geekily excited about all things Trust and Foundations, she has been working freelance since 2014 for organisations such as Sepsis Research FEAT, Cerebral Palsy Scotland and Riding for the Disabled. Susan is delighted to be part of the CIoF conference committee and looks forward to bringing our community together to share experience and best practice.
Claire Mackie
Legacy & In Memory Development Manager
Marie Curie UK
Claire Mackie
Legacy & In Memory Development Manager
Marie Curie UK
Claire is an experienced Legacy and In Memory Fundraising Manager with a background in community fundraising, mass participation events and individual giving. Currently working at Marie Curie UK, Claire leads a team of 14 inspiring Legacy and In Memory fundraisers who are regionally based throughout the UK. Her true passion is raising the internal awareness of the importance of Gifts in Wills which, within a palliative care charity, brings it’s own unique challenges along with championing the specific marketing requirements within the Devolved Nations. Claire has been a member of the CIoF Scottish Fundraising Conference Committee since 2018.
Sarah Campbell
Fundraising Manager
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs
Sarah has been Fundraising Manager for Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs for five years. With more than 12 years fundraising experience, Sarah has a particular interest in championing smaller charities. She is Chair of micro-grant giving organisation Awesome Glasgow.
Sarah Campbell
Fundraising Manager
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs
Sarah has been Fundraising Manager for Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs for five years. With more than 12 years fundraising experience, Sarah has a particular interest in championing smaller charities. She is Chair of micro-grant giving organisation Awesome Glasgow.
An external panel of judges, who are not part of the Conference Committee, judge both the Fundraising Excellence and Fundraiser of the Year awards:
Barbara Osborne
Chief Executive
Music in Hospitals Care
Michelle Chambers
Managing Director
Think Consulting Solutions
Kirsty Connell-Skinner
Sustainable Construction Partnerships Manager
Edinburgh Napier University
Wishing all our nominees all the very best of luck. We look forward to celebrating with you on Thursday 9 June 2022.
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