The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is consulting staff on a proposed plan to “streamline its working model”, which could see its workforce cut by almost a quarter.
CIoF said the changes will enable “a more cost-effective delivery model” in the current “challenging economic environment”.
The organisation, which had 42 employees listed in its most recent accounts, said it expected the restructure would lead to a reduction in overall headcount of “fewer than 10” to form a “slimmed down executive and staff team”.
It said the changes would “streamline its working model and bring in a more agile, efficient and member-centric approach”.
“The proposed restructure is focused on enabling the best delivery of the Chartered Institute’s priorities to support fundraisers, champion fundraising, and advance equity, diversity and inclusion in the fundraising provision,” CIoF said in a statement.
“The principle behind the new ways of working is to remove departmental boundaries and create a more joined-up experience for members across key activities and services.
“In the current challenging economic environment, the changes will also enable a more cost-effective delivery model.”
CEO: Our key services will continue
In a blog published on the CIoF website, chief executive Katie Docherty said: “While the shape and size of our team may change, our key services and activities that members engage with and value will continue.
“We have a strong and committed membership who express support and positivity on our new three-year strategy and we are delighted that flagship events like Fundraising Convention are flourishing – with in-person tickets almost sold out.
“Whatever the outcome of this consultation is, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to all of the team at the Chartered Institute. They are committed, talented, and hard-working professionals who should be proud of their achievements. They care deeply about supporting fundraising, and many have had long-standing friendships and working relationships with our members all across the UK.
“Our work as an organisation and our mission as a charity has never been more important. I am confident that with a redesigned organisation we will be the best place to support our members, champion fundraising, and take forward the profession so that you can make the biggest difference to the causes that mean so much to us all.”
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