Volunteer Trustee - Fundraising Lead | Home-Start Guildford
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We are an independent charity based in Guildford committed to promoting the welfare of local families and children. We are looking for someone who can fulfil the role of Fundraising Lead on our Trustee Board.
What difference will you make?
Our Trustees are key to our success as a charity, keeping us on track and allowing us to continue providing support to local families who are struggling to cope with a variety of challenging circumstances.
What are we looking for?
We are a charity, not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds to join our charity. We want to expand the diversity of our board in all meanings of the word and strongly welcome applications from people from less-represented groups. You will be good at working with others, ready to speak up and ask questions, be thoughtful and open to learning, and able to stand back to see the bigger picture. You must take the responsibilities of a Trustee seriously. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience around fundraising and has a strong Guildford network. If you can think strategically and plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our trustees. You’ll also need to be able to work collectively with other Board members. Support from our paid employees is always available, as they handle the day-to-day running of the organisation.
What will you be doing?
This is a Voluntary (unpaid) position. Do you have experience running or supporting your local PTA teams or raising funds for other charities? Do you have free time on your hands, feel passionate about helping families in need and want to make a real direct impact on your local community? Do you have experience organising, coordinating and running local fundraising events? A little bit about you… Enthusiasm to work collaboratively as part of a small, ambitious team Happy to be proactive and roll up your sleeves with a “can do” attitude Excellent communication and relationship management skills Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise Friendly and approachable; honest and trustworthy There is no requirement for you to have been a trustee before, however, you do need to be passionate about improving the lives of children and the families we support. A little bit about the role… Raising awareness of Home-Start Guildford and the work we do with families, galvanizing support from the local community and local businesses and organisations Recognising fundraising opportunities; Making introductions to key community figures, groups and networks (e.g., MP’s, mayors, golf clubs, tennis clubs, Rotary clubs) Using your network, hustle and passion to bring your fundraising projects to fruition Your time commitment If you have spare time and want to make a difference, we would love you to join the team and help us roll out our 2025 diverse funding strategy. We anticipate 2 – 4 hours of your time a week, but this may increase during the build up to events. What does becoming a trustee involve? As part of the trustee role, you will be expected to Attend, and prepare for, a minimum of six meetings per year. Undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Undergo a selection process as outlined by Home-Start Guildford. Commit to the legal and financial responsibilities of the role, as outlined in the charity's Constitution (‘Foundation’ model constitution). Visit and engage with the office and staff to enhance your understanding of how Home-Start Guildford works. For more information, please visit our website.
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