157. Fulfilling Dreams: The role of Finance at Make-A-Wish with Sarah Watson

In this enlightening episode, join Hannah Munro in a heart-warming conversation with returning guest Sarah Watson, Director of Finance & Technology at Make-A-Wish® UK.
Explore the fascinating world where finance meets philanthropy as they discuss the challenges and triumphs of granting wishes for children facing adversity.

Also covered in this session:
  • The evolving role of finance in charitable organisations.
  • The impact of digital transformation and real-time reporting on decision-making.
  • The exciting journey of integrating cryptocurrency donations into the non-profit sector.
  • The importance of business partnering and enabling department managers to make informed decisions.
  • Sarah's insights into the Make-A-Wish Foundation's mission and challenges.
  • How you can make a difference by supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
  • What is the change that we’re seeing in finance teams and what does that have to do with value?
  • How do we define value?
  • How value goes beyond economic impact
  • What are the components of economic value identification?
  • Examples of the value identification conversation
  • What this means for the skills in finance
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