Katie Docherty
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Bio
Katie is the Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. Katie brings her valuable insight and knowledge to lead the fundraising community as a former fundraiser for Anthony Nolan, senior leader for Age Scotland, Chair of Charity Leadership Scotland (ACOSVO), and Chief Executive of Scouts Scotland, a leading membership body.
Katie began her third sector career at Anthony Nolan leading the regional fundraising team across the UK. She moved to Age Scotland as Head of Charity Services leading several teams including Policy, Communications, Campaigns, Fundraising, Information & Advice and Community Development. Katie joined Scouts Scotland as Chief Executive in 2016, a membership organisation of 40,000 young people and 12,000 adult members.
Katie was appointed by the Scottish Government as a Board Member at Children’s Hearings Scotland. In her spare time, she is a Scout Leader and Dunfermline Athletic FC season ticket holder.