Online Course - 8 sessions
The Inspiring Financial Leadership programme has been designed specifically for charity finance professionals and incorporates a mix of practical experience, research and best practice to enhance their leadership skills.
Wherever you are in your career, this programme will help you to step outside the box, rethink the traditional role of the finance professional, and empower you with tools, leadership skills and expertise to help you with your career progression.
Who should attend?
This annually hosted course is for people who have responsibility for leading the financial management of a charity or contribute to the strategic development and planning.
Benefits to you
- Broaden your support network by developing relationships with others in similar roles
- Engage in a leadership programme specifically designed for charity finance professionals
- Take advantage of an individual coaching session with one of the programme leads
- Gain skills and expertise to take you to the next stage of your leadership journey
Benefits to your organisation
- Understand the impact a charity finance professional can have within your organisation
- Explore leadership models and techniques which will directly apply to your organisation
- Further the strategic role of finance in furthering your organisations impact
- Opportunities for industry networking
Programme Leaders
The programme leaders of the Inspiring Financial Leadership programme are CCE consultant, Maggie Smith, and Sayer Vincent partner, Judith Miller.
Programme structure
Drawing on robust leadership research and grounded in the challenges that finance professionals face, this course creates a unique blend of learning that combines the latest leadership principles with practical advice and support from finance leaders in the sector.
This is an interactive course which uses a mix of practical experience, research and best practice. The modules allow participants to practice proven models and practical techniques in a supportive environment which they can then apply in their own organisations. Discussions will be focused on real situations and issues facing the participants.
• Module 1 – Tuesday 7th October 2025
• Module 2 – Thursday 6th November 2025
• Module 3 – Tuesday 2nd December 2025
• Module 4 – Tuesday 13th January 2026
• Module 5 – Thursday 12th February 2026
• Module 6 – Tuesday 10th March 2026
• Module 7 – Tuesday 21st April 2026
• Module 8 – Tuesday 19th May 2026
Tickets to this event guarantee placement for all 8 modules.
Ian Theodoreson Bursary
CFG and our Inspiring Financial Leadership (IFL) course partners, Sayer Vincent and The Centre for Charity Effectiveness at Bayes Business School, City St George’s University of London, are delighted to be able to offer a bursary aimed at supporting BAME led finance teams and/or organisations.
We are proud to dedicate this bursary to Ian Theodoreson, former Chair of the Charity Finance Group. More than just a founding figure of CFG—then known as CFDG—Ian was its guiding light. His unwavering commitment to a transparent and accountable charity sector shaped the organisation from its earliest days. With passion and dedication, he set a lasting benchmark for strong governance and sound financial management.
Ian was described as 'the most consequential charity finance leader of the last 25 years' and someone who gave generously of his advice and support to other leaders.
Deadline for applications is 1pm on 18th August 2025
Application