Fundraising Trustee

Role Details

Working with the Board, the Treasurer and the BNHF Director, key aspects of the role include to:

Fundraising Strategy & Oversight

• Guide the development of a diverse fundraising strategy across grants, individual giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, and events

• Advise the Board on priorities, opportunities, and risks related to income generation

• Help identify new funding prospects and develop/strengthen relationships with funders

• Help with the development of the annual budget and advise on long-term financial planning

• Sit on the Finance & Fundraising Sub-committee

Grant Funding & Trusts

• Support the writing and reviewing of grant applications

• Advise on project design, budget alignment, impact reporting, and evaluation requirements for funders

• Help ensure compliance with grant conditions and timely reporting

Community & Corporate Fundraising

• Assist the team in developing relationships with local businesses, community groups, and partners

• Provide insight into events / campaigns / initiatives that can increase support from the local community

Governance, Ethics & Compliance

• Ensure fundraising follows best practice and meets charity and Fundraising Regulator guidelines

• Promote ethical fundraising and protect beneficiary dignity and data

• Help monitor risk and financial sustainability related to income generation

Trustee Responsibilities (all trustees)

• Attend and actively participate in Board and relevant sub-committee meetings

• Provide constructive challenge, oversight and support to the senior team

• Act in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries

• Promote the charity externally and help build a strong, positive reputation