Concern Worldwide appoints new Director of Fundraising and Development

Caroline joins Concern Worldwide (UK) from Save the Children UK where she held senior leadership roles spanning corporate, major donors, trusts and foundations, high value events and public fundraising. 

She has over 20 years of experience driving fundraising, partnerships and philanthropy across the international development sector.

“I am thrilled to be joining Concern Worldwide (UK), particularly at a time when the world’s poorest communities are facing growing humanitarian needs,” she said.

“I have been inspired by the ambition and warmth of everyone I’ve met so far, and I am looking forward to working with Concern’s partners, supporters and colleagues to help deliver lasting change for communities in the most fragile countries globally.”

Sayyeda Salam, Executive Director of Concern Worldwide (UK), said: "We are delighted to have Caroline Whatley join our team at Concern. As humanitarian needs reach an all-time high, I know she will demonstrate her values based leadership and warmth in connecting with our amazing supporters and driving new strategic partnerships which deliver for communities.

"I look forward to working with her as we continue to deliver emergency response and long-term support to families facing hunger, conflict and climate change.”

Concern Worldwide works in 24 of the world’s most vulnerable countries to end extreme poverty.