Board Member

5 months ago


London, United Kingdom The Together Coalition Full time

**About us**

Our work environment includes:

- Growth opportunities
- Work-from-home days
- Flexible working hours

The Trustee will Identify the right breadth and depth of fundraising and corporate engagement targeted activity and be able to access the right networks, in order that the charity is in the best possible position to develop and deliver high quality strategies in fundraising.

**Time commitment and location**

As a growing charity with energy and ambition, the Trustee will need to be able to commit to attending Board Meetings four times a year with optional attendance at the quarterly Steering Group meeting. Trustees meetings are currently carried out remotely, however in the future we plan to carry the meeting at Lambeth Palace. Additional calls on your time may be required on occasion; for example, with your specific expertise you may be asked to provide some insight and support to the Director, support staff/ Trustee recruitment, review tenders and share expertise.

**General responsibilities**
- Contribute to the Board’s decision making, exercising independent judgement (declaring any interests) and exercising reasonable skill, care and diligence in carrying out activities.
- Contribute to Board meetings, helping to give strategic direction to the organisation, setting policy and targets and evaluating performance.
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and creative thinking when considering how the charity can deliver against its strategic objectives.
- Safeguard the values of the charity and act as an ambassador for the charity and its mission.
- Be familiar with the rules that govern the charity notably in respect of Charity Law, Company Law and all other relevant legislation and regulations.

**In relation to Fundraising and Corporate Engagement**
- Develop the overall governance of the charity’s fundraising and corporate engagement approach with effective record keeping in line with GDPR, privacy and accounting controls and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the Charity’s opportunity identification and pipeline generation of fundraising and support the CEO in the delivery and realisation of those opportunities in support of the strategic aims and budget needs.
- Engage with leading figures across public life and UK corporates to ensure a diverse and appropriate Steering Committee and charity membership that is inclusive and reflective of all aspects of UK society and Nations.
- Ensure all strategic plans are appraised and aligned to both short-term and long-term objectives with performance variances understood.
- Monitor the charity’s fundraising and engagement processes advising the Board on any areas of weakness.

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
- A background as a charity Fundraiser with a sound understanding of charity fundraising from grants, trusts and corporates at strategic and operational levels.
- Proven ability to communicate and explain fundraising and engagement information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
- Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Good communication and leadership skills.
- A team-oriented approach to problem solving and to management.

Note: This is a volunteer position. Board members are expected to serve in a non-compensated capacity.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temp to perm, Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Setting Strategic Direction: 5 years (preferred)
- Fundraising: 5 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London


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