Sufina Ahmad MBE
Director of John Ellerman Foundation | Executive MBA, with specialism in strategic leadership
United Kingdom
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About
As Director of John Ellerman Foundation, I work with the team, our Board and key stakeholders to deliver our aim to advance the wellbeing of people, society and the natural world through our grantmaking in the arts, social action and environment, and the ways in which we manage the investment of our endowment.
I am proud of my professional and voluntary experience, which has included working for charitable grantmakers, public institutions and civil society organisations. My experience has resulted in an MBE for charitable services, awarded in 2020, and an honorary fellowship with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. I also gained an executive MBA with a specialism in strategic leadership from Warwick Business School in 2022.
I have strong cross-sectoral experience and expertise in policy development, learning and impact, strategy, grantmaking, responsible investing, building teams and delivering services. I particularly enjoy writing, communicating and delivering strategies, researching social, environmental and economic policy, developing teams and managing cross-sectoral relationships and collaborations.
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Starting on the 10th October - our short, once a week, 6 week course for people wanting to grow nature-led leadership in the world. A great way to…
Starting on the 10th October - our short, once a week, 6 week course for people wanting to grow nature-led leadership in the world. A great way to…
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I just changed my LinkedIn profile for the first time in 4 years (!). What a snapshot of time. It has been a period of such hard work, commitment…
I just changed my LinkedIn profile for the first time in 4 years (!). What a snapshot of time. It has been a period of such hard work, commitment…
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Are you a funder working to support the Rights of Nature movement? The Earth Funding Lab is a platform for learning, strategy and collaborative…
Are you a funder working to support the Rights of Nature movement? The Earth Funding Lab is a platform for learning, strategy and collaborative…
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Experience
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Policy & Learning Manager (inc. interim Head of Policy and Learning role)
The National Lottery Community Fund
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Team Manager
Outward (Part of the Newlon Group)
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Senior Support Officer
Hill Homes
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Senior Business Development Worker
Citizenship First
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Senior Support Worker and Support Worker
Citizenship First
Education
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University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
Executive MBA with a specialism in Strategic Leadership Distinction
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The University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Genetics & Microbiology
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Activities and Societies: Sheffield Graduate Award Winner, Nightline Volunteer & Committee Member (2006 – 2009), Welfare Committee Chairperson (2007 – 2008), Sexplored Volunteer (2007 – 2009), Departmental Union Link (2008 - 2009)
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Dixie Grammar School
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Volunteer Experience
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Trustee
Association of Charitable Foundations
- Present 4 years
Member of the Board and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Elected to serve as a Trustee through a vote of the ACF membership.
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Governor
the Charterhouse
- Present 5 years 3 months
Social Services
Governor, Chair of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and member of the Finance and Audit Committee and the Heritage and Development Committee.
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Trustee
Just for Kids Law
- 4 years 10 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Member of the Board and Chair of the Fundraising Sub Committee.
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Chair of Expert Advisory Panel on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Chartered Institute of Fundraising
- 1 year 7 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
The Institute has embedded diversity and inclusion in its strategy with specific objectives to “develop fundraising as a respected profession that attracts and talent from diverse backgrounds” and to work with all types and sizes of charity by “growing our reach into the fundraising community, ensuring we support and develop excellent fundraising in all types and sizes of organisations.”
The Expert Advisory Panel is a time-limited group, advising the staff team and trustees, created…The Institute has embedded diversity and inclusion in its strategy with specific objectives to “develop fundraising as a respected profession that attracts and talent from diverse backgrounds” and to work with all types and sizes of charity by “growing our reach into the fundraising community, ensuring we support and develop excellent fundraising in all types and sizes of organisations.”
The Expert Advisory Panel is a time-limited group, advising the staff team and trustees, created specifically to drive forward this change, advising the board and staff, tracking progress and providing challenge and support. -
Trustee
The Elfrida Society
- 4 years
Social Services
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Buddy (Befriender/Mentor)
Centre 404
- 6 years 5 months
Social Services
The role of a buddy is to enhance the social networks of an individual with a learning disability and any associated conditions, by being a friend/role model to them and supporting them to access social activities or events of their choice.
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Mentor
EY
- 1 year 1 month
Education
Volunteering on the EY Smart Futures as a mentor to a Year 12 student. Supporting my student for one year, as they consider their next steps and choices in terms of education, employment and training.
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Courses
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QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
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QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
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More activity by Sufina
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Can funders change the world by changing how they invest their money? The Earth Funding Lab, our collaboration with Environmental Funders Network…
Can funders change the world by changing how they invest their money? The Earth Funding Lab, our collaboration with Environmental Funders Network…
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Two weeks ago today - prompted by our grantee partners - we opened an Emergency Action Fund for groups on the frontlines of the racist and…
Two weeks ago today - prompted by our grantee partners - we opened an Emergency Action Fund for groups on the frontlines of the racist and…
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**Our latest Annual Report and Financial Accounts for the 12 months to 31 March 2024.** https://lnkd.in/eE8rwYQG We recognise that we are writing…
**Our latest Annual Report and Financial Accounts for the 12 months to 31 March 2024.** https://lnkd.in/eE8rwYQG We recognise that we are writing…
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Are you a funder working to transform the impact investment space? The Earth Funding Lab is a platform for learning, strategy and collaborative…
Are you a funder working to transform the impact investment space? The Earth Funding Lab is a platform for learning, strategy and collaborative…
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This past week, people of colour and Muslims in the United Kingdom have been subject to racist domestic terrorism. This isn't just 'news', it's a…
This past week, people of colour and Muslims in the United Kingdom have been subject to racist domestic terrorism. This isn't just 'news', it's a…
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The racist and Islamophobic violence that was used to terrorise communities this weekend is the most visible act of a white supremacist ideology that…
The racist and Islamophobic violence that was used to terrorise communities this weekend is the most visible act of a white supremacist ideology that…
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Despite being open and ready for wealth management support in my early 20s, I didn’t get much. And what I did hear was advice on tax efficiency…
Despite being open and ready for wealth management support in my early 20s, I didn’t get much. And what I did hear was advice on tax efficiency…
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I am beyond ecstatic to be joining Sport England next month as Strategic Lead, Equality (Disability). As someone who is proudly disabled, I firmly…
I am beyond ecstatic to be joining Sport England next month as Strategic Lead, Equality (Disability). As someone who is proudly disabled, I firmly…
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We’re thrilled to share our first poem from Cecilia Knapp, City Bridge Foundation’s new poet-in-residence. ‘O Southwark Bridge’ celebrates the…
We’re thrilled to share our first poem from Cecilia Knapp, City Bridge Foundation’s new poet-in-residence. ‘O Southwark Bridge’ celebrates the…
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We’re looking for a new Executive Director to lead EFN and increase our impact at this critical time for people and the planet. EFN aims to drive a…
We’re looking for a new Executive Director to lead EFN and increase our impact at this critical time for people and the planet. EFN aims to drive a…
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