Katie Docherty

Chief Executive Officer at Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Katie joined as Chief Executive Officer in October 2021. Katie brings her valuable insight and knowledge to lead the fundraising community as a former fundraiser for Anthony Nolan, senior manager for Age Scotland, Convenor of the Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations (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 an Assistant Leader in Beavers and Scouts and Dunfermline Athletic FC season ticket holder.