# CFDG appoints IT Advisor

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2003/10/15/cfdg-appoints-it-advisor/
- Published: 2003-10-15T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

John Tate, a leading expert in ICT in the charity sector, has been appointed special
IT Advisor to the Charity Finance Directors’ Group (CFDG).
John will work as an 
external advisor with CFDG members and staff to develop the strategic use of ICT
across the charity sector.

 

 

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Shirley Scott, the Chief Executive of CFDG said: “Information and Communications
Technology is essential if charities are to function and report on their activities
more efficiently. Financial and fundraising software, Web site development and management
information systems cost a lot to manage and are a major capital investment.

 

 

“In over 80% of Charities the responsibility for ICT lies within the Finance Directorate
so it is an area of great interest to members of CFDG and will continue to be an
important part of their training and information function. We welcome John as an
external advisor to our organisation”

 

 

John commented: “The CFDG is the natural body to represent IT among Not for Profit
organisations and I welcome the opportunity to work even more closely with them 
in the future.”

 

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