At a glance

Skills

Fundraising events
Fundraising research / Bid writing
Fundraising strategy

Where

Oxford, OX2 8AH

Mainly at home

Time

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

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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.

Connection Support are seeking a Trustee that will support us in our vision of being a thought-leader in the prevention of homelessness, mental ill-health, and leading innovative services that prevent crises from happening.

What will you be doing?

The trustee will support the board, the CEO and wider senior team with advice, guidance and sharing their experiences specifically related to:

Supporting the team and wider charity to achieve our fundraising goals.
Supporting and encouraging the fundraising team in their work.
Ensuring that our fundraising activities are in line with organisational values and the Fundraising Code of Conduct.
Help develop a fundraising culture across the organisation.
Share your knowledge and expertise to enhance our fundraising efforts and maximise the effectiveness of our activities.

This is an exciting time to join Connection Support as we start our new three year strategy.

Time commitment

The anticipated time commitment for a Trustee is up to a day a month. Approximately 2-3 hours per month in person, and then 2-3 hours of supporting with projects which can be from home.

Trustee positions are not paid but travel and subsistence expenses are reimbursed.

What are we looking for?

Our values are extremely important to us, so it is essential that your personal values align with ours, and you are passionate and motivated by the impact you can have by being part of Connection Support. We would also like you to have the following;

A diverse range of experience in fundraising and charitable income generation at strategic and operational levels, (e.g., instance trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, regular donors and legacy giving).
Knowledge of the fundraising landscape and the challenges facing medium-sized, regional charities in securing funds.

If you are not sure if this role is for you, we can arrange a no obligation chat with a member of the board or the CEO.

Previous experience is not necessary as we provide a full induction. We pair new Trustees with an experienced member and offer training opportunities to Board members.

What difference will you make?

As part of our board, you will support us with our vision for 2027, to be a thought leader in the prevention of homelessness, mental ill-health, and leading innovative services that prevent crises from happening, and being there to offer client-centred support when they do.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to send us a cover letter or email telling is why you want to join the Board of Trustees, and your experience.

Interviews will take place as suitable people apply, so this post may be closed early.

We are happy to discuss different ways of applying if you require additional support, so please contact us via Reach with any questions.

If you would like to arrange an informal chat with a member of the board, please let us know

Board of Trustees Recruitment Pack (Fundraising Experience) - November 2024.pdf

About Connection Support

Causes

Health and well being / research and care

Housing and homelessness

Mental health

Older people / later life

Refugees / migrants

Organisation type:

Charity

Connection Support is a local charity organisation that provides a range of specialist support services to a wide range of people in helping them;

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Trustee - Fundraising Experience