Volunteer Trustee (Fundraising & Grants Lead) - Uttlesford Foodbank | Uttlesford Foodbank
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Seeking someone with fundraising experience to lead on fundraising activities, ensure they are conducted within good practice frameworks, keep the Board of Trustees up to date with fundraising developments and build a sound fundraising strategy.
What difference will you make?
Trustees play a vital role in ensuring Uttlesford Foodbank meets its core purpose by overseeing the management and administration of the charity and ensuring that the food bank has a clear strategy in line with our vision and goals. By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Uttlesford Foodbank.
What are we looking for?
About you A knowledge of and commitment to the work of the food bank A knowledge, ability and passion for fundraising An ability to lead on any fundraising matters in a supportive and confident manner A knowledge and passion for your local community Excellent communication and collaboration skills Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of the food bank’s beneficiaries, staff, and the board Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively Working effectively as a team member and demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop
What will you be doing?
Key responsibilities To work alongside the Director, Treasurer and Board to plan what level of funds are required to be generated to ensure the effective running of the charity to work alongside the Board to ensure that all grants are sought and written with the purpose of meeting our vision and objectives To oversee the organisation of local fund-raising opportunities to support the running of the charity, including incorporating Trussell fund raising campaigns throughout the year To oversee the writing of high-quality grant applications that are in line with the charity’s vision and objectives To regularly communicate to the rest of the Board via Trustee meetings, or any other communication, relevant information/developments regarding fund raising or grant applications Other responsibilities, along with the Board of Trustees, include To approve, support, and guide the charity’s purpose, vision, strategy, goals and objectives To manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk, and not over-commit the charity To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity, responding to changes in the local community as appropriate to ensure that key risks are identified, monitored, and controlled appropriately To ensure appropriate financial plans are in place, budgets are monitored, and progress is evaluated To review and approve financial statements To help promote the organisation to key stakeholders and beneficiaries To ensure the charity has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice, including employment, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, and GDPR compliance/data protection To prepare for and regularly attend and participate in Board and subcommittee meetings and any Trustee away days
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