Trustee with Responsibility for Fundraising

For Harry's Hydrocephalus Awareness Trust (Harry's HAT)

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We currently have a vacancy on our Trustee Board for an individual with experience in fundraising and income generation. The Charity is ambitious about extending its reach and ensuring that more families and professionals can benefit from our work. To achieve this, we recognise the importance of growing and diversifying our income. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively participating in Trustee Board meetings.
  • Attending quarterly Fundraising and Risk Group meetings, held in the evening for approximately 1.5 hours.
  • Working closely with the CEO to support the fundraising pipeline and to ensure all grant applications complement the mission and values of the charity.
  • Working with the CEO and other Trustees to strengthen the charity’s fundraising strategy and ensure it aligns with our long-term goals.
  • Supporting the development of sustainable income streams, including grants, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and community fundraising.
  • Providing ad-hoc input on subjects raised by the Trustee, staff, and volunteer teams.
  • Voting on grant applications from medical professionals and clinical researchers.

Trustee would also be able to participate in specific projects if they wished to. 

What skills do I need?

The ideal candidate will have experience of fundraising or income generation in a charity or relevant setting.

The key attributes for the role are as follows:

  • Knowledge of different fundraising approaches such as grants, corporate partnerships, or community fundraising.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to display sound judgement and objectivity.
  • Experience of working in partnership with healthcare or other relevant organisations or programmes.
  • Clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding.
  • Discretion when working with sensitive information, and strict adherence to confidentiality when required. 

Interests

  • Children
  • Disability
  • Families and Parenting
  • No specific interest

Activities

  • Fundraising
  • Supporting Charities
  • Trusteeship and Committee Work

Details

  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • DBS check needed
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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Evening Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Availability Details

Board meetings are six times a year - usually on a Sunday evening via Teams

Location

4 Wildwood Gardens
Yateley
GU46 6EB

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