At a glance

Skills

Financial management
Fundraising events
Fundraising research / Bid writing
Fundraising strategy

Where

Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8LF

Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month

Visitors from Fifth Day

Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

If you are an experienced fundraiser, we need your help. This is a volunteer position, and we can guarantee you huge satisfaction and enjoyment and the opportunity to make a real difference for a small community charity.

What will you be doing?

A background in charity fundraising at a strategic or senior level.

To assist the Board of Trustees in developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the charity.
To report to the Trustees every quarter, giving an update on fundraising achievements, plans, and progress.
To ensure fundraising is of the highest standard and priority within a robust governance framework that meets all relevant legislation.

Main Responsibilities of a Fundraising Trustee

Oversee fundraising to ensure it is carried out legally, honestly, and accountable.
Strategically assess where fundraising fits into the overall charity strategy and work with the Trustees to ensure effective income generation is being achieved.
Contributing knowledge of fundraising techniques, best practices, and strategies.
Assessing risks in new fundraising directions, promptly alerting the Board of Trustees as and when necessary of critical concerns.

Qualities of a Fundraising Trustee

To have a substantial background as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.
A good understanding of fundraising within a small charity and the challenges facing small charities.
Experience with diverse income generation practices.
Experience in the charitable or voluntary sector.

Time Commitment

Trustee meetings are bi-monthly, and you will be required to attend all of them or provide apologies with sufficient time ahead.

What are we looking for?

Experience in charitable fundraising environment and knowledge of fundraising ‘best practice’.
Experience in prioritising and working to deadlines
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Commitment to support the aims of the Group
Good, independent judgement
Proactive with the ability to think creatively
Understanding and accepting the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of the Director/Trustee board.

What difference will you make?

1. Give something back

Coming onboard as our fundraising trustee is a trustee is a fantastic way to give something back to a cause you care about. You’ll be playing an integral part in the way the charity is run, ensuring it remains sustainable and financially viable. The help you provide will be invaluable.

2. Meet new people

Joining the charity is a fantastic way to meet new people from a range of different personal and professional backgrounds. As a small charity, your input will be invaluable and evidently seen regarding the turnaround of success.

3. Learn new things

Getting involved as a charity Trustee is a great way to put your professional skills to use, but it can also be a fantastic opportunity to learn new things. You’ll get great insight into what’s involved in managing charities and gain skills for working well within a leadership role.

About Music Relief Foundation

Causes

Arts

Children / families

Community safety / victim support / domestic violence

Education

Local / community

Mental health

Sports

Training / employment support

Voluntary sector support

Young people

Organisation type:

Charity

Our target audiences are youths and families from grassroots communities; We deliver music as therapy workshops, holiday programs, after school support, schools and community engagements. ...