This month, we’re pleased to announce the appointment of Saskia Konynenburg as NCVO’s Interim Chief Executive. Congratulations to Saskia as she leads us through this next chapter. We’re also taking a moment to celebrate the impact of Small Charity Week, reflect on the vibrant stories shared during Pride Month, and highlight some fantastic opportunities and events coming up for our members. Read on to find out more.
Saskia Konynenburg appointed Interim Chief Executive of NCVO We are delighted to announce the appointment of Saskia Konynenburg as our Interim Chief Executive, effective from 1 August. Saskia will step up from her current role as Executive Director of Voice and Impact at NCVO and will be supported by a transition team of longstanding and newly appointed executive directors. Together, the team will lead delivery of NCVO’s strategic priorities and ensure continued service to its 17,000 members and partners across the sector. Find out more Thank you for supporting small charities this Small Charity Week, and beyond Another successful Small Charity Week has come to an end, and we want to send a huge thank you for championing small charities - not just during the week, but all year long. Thanks to our Small Charity Week Match Funding campaign with Big Give and Global's Make Some Noise, we supported 189 charities and countless individuals who rely on them, raising £1.8 million! We can’t thank you enough for the support you showed to small charities – let's keep the momentum going all year round. Watch our reel with key highlights from the week Leading on Purpose: equipping charity leaders to drive lasting change | Applications now open Ready to step into your leadership potential? Our Leading on Purpose programme is designed for emerging charity leaders who want to grow their confidence, build stronger teams, and lead with clarity and purpose. You’ll come away with:
Find out more and apply now Hear from NCVO's Nick and Josie on AI in the voluntary sector | Free webinar How are charities and not-for-profits using AI today - and what’s next? Join our Director of Transformation, Nick Gibson, and our Practical Support Lead, Josie Hinton, for a joint webinar with Phoenix Software. Together, we’ll explore how AI is being used in the voluntary sector and what’s needed to adopt it safely and effectively. The session will also share findings from Phoenix’s State of AI in Charities 2025 report, including how organisations are approaching AI and the benefits they’re seeing. Book your free place Comments are closed.
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