- Salary Trustees are volunteers. The role is not accompanied by any payment, however reasonable expenses may be claimed e.g. local travel
- Location Watford, Hertfordshire (On-site)
- Job Type Voluntary
- Category Fundraising , Governance , General/Other
- Sectors Youth/Children
- Job Reference : Fundraising Trustee 2021
Job Description
We're expanding our board of trustees and looking for an experienced fundraiser to join the team and help us grow.
Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers (“HSW&TR”) helps local families with at least one child under 5 years deal with the challenges they face. We intervene early, supporting parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children. We are a highly respected organisation and truly embedded in our local community. Referrals come from every corner of the community including GPs, social workers and midwives.
Role overview
The role involves bringing a fresh perspective to our fundraising; ensuring it is of the highest standard and priority. The individual will assist the board to see the bigger picture and support HSW&TR’s staff to raise funds to support the expansion and sustainability of our services.
Responsibilities
- Oversee fundraising and ensure it is carried out in legal, honest and accountable ways
- Strategically assess where fundraising fits into the overall strategy and work with senior staff to ensure effective income generation
- Take a critical look at our current fundraising strategy, and support key updates
- Contribute knowledge of fundraising tools, techniques and strategies
- Encourage an entrepreneurial fundraising culture and assess the cost benefit ratio of funding streams
- Network on behalf of HSW&TR to solicit funds on a peer to peer basis
- Carry out fundraising risk assessments, especially when considering new or ambitious funding strategies
- Be an active champion of HSW&TR
Qualities - essential
- Someone with sufficient fundraising / income generation knowledge
- Understanding of the UK charity sector, good governance, Charity Commission, relevant legislations and statutory requirements
- Understanding of the challenges facing small UK charities in maximising income streams and donor cultivation
- Experience of diverse fundraising practices - trusts and foundations and individual giving would be valuable
- Excellent networking skills, influencing and communication skills
Qualities - desirable
- Experience of large bids to National funders e.g. National Lottery
- Knowledge of digital or social media
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector
- A thorough understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice
Who are we looking for?
We expect all team members to share our values. All HSW&TR trustees are active in advocating, fundraising and networking.
The impact of this role
Support and strategic guidance is key in enabling us to meet and exceed our goals: growth and impact. Our work prioritises disadvantaged parents and young families. Ultimately you will be contributing to the positive change HSW&TR seeks to make to their lives so that they can thrive.
Why be a trustee
As a small charity HSW&TR recognises the great work, time and commitment of our board. This position is an opportunity to:
- Give back to a charity that is dedicated to creating positive impact
- Enhance your CV and open doors to new career paths
- Make a difference to those in need
- Learn about the management and strategy side of charities
- Utilise your experience and skills within the voluntary sector
- Work with an interesting team from diverse backgrounds
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.