Microbiology Society - Co-opted Trustee (Fundraising)

What will you be doing?

In recent years the Microbiology Society has embarked on a fundraising programme, Unlocking Potential, and with the Society celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, we are keen to develop our potential for fundraising. The Society is seeking a Trustee to assist in building an effective fundraising strategy, who can help connect us to individual philanthropists, senior corporate leaders and/or their own network, and help to lever significant income for the organisation.

Candidates must have significant experience of the charitable fundraising environment and knowledge of fundraising best practice at strategic and operational levels.

All candidates will also need to show:

• Strategic thinking skills and the ability to process a range of information, participate in discussion, and constructively challenge where necessary.
• Knowledge and understanding of overseeing budgeting and financial performance.
• A willingness and ability to devote the necessary time commitment and to respond to tight deadlines where necessary.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy and foster a welcoming and collaborative environment, with experience of participating in committee or equivalent leadership meetings.
• An ability to act with impartiality, to make sound judgements and a willingness to accept collective responsibility for Board decisions.
• A willingness to act in the overall best interest of the Society, without conflict of interest and conflict of loyalty. 

What are we looking for?

Strategic thinking skills and the ability to process a range of information, participate in discussion, and constructively challenge where necessary.

• Knowledge and understanding of overseeing budgeting and financial performance.
• A willingness and ability to devote the necessary time commitment and to respond to tight deadlines where necessary.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy and foster a welcoming and collaborative environment, with experience of participating in committee or equivalent leadership meetings.
• An ability to act with impartiality, to make sound judgements and a willingness to accept collective responsibility for Board decisions.
• A willingness to act in the overall best interest of the Society, without conflict of interest and conflict of loyalty.

What difference will you make?

For eighty years, the Microbiology Society has been at the centre of that vibrant community. As the world around us changes, we are seeking to bring new skills and experience to our Board of Trustees so that we can meet the strength of our ambition and take advantage of the expanding range of opportunities that the change is bringing.

Our values are constant, and we want Trustees who will work with us in welcoming and transparent ways and who will be dedicated to our aims. The work of the Board of Trustees is serious and we are ambitious and hardworking. At the same time, we pride ourselves on our reputation as a friendly, nurturing approachable community. Our members and staff regularly report strong levels of satisfaction and of feeling valued and supported. We are looking for trustees who share these values, and who want to help us support our community in building its impact.

Additional information

You can download the following documents:

Before you apply

We hope you will consider making an application. Please apply via the Reach platform with:

• Your CV (no more than three sides)
• A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that answers the following questions:
  • Why do you want to be a trustee of the Microbiology Society?
  • How do your skills and expertise align with the role profile and candidate description detailed in the attached information pack.