Volunteer Fundraising Trustee for growing mental health charity

What will you be doing?

As a Fundraising Trustee, you will play a key role within our charity in assisting the Board to develop an ambitious fundraising strategy and help us to further improve the effectiveness of our income generation so we can maximise the number of service users we can provide support to.    You will help to ensure our fundraising is of the highest standard and that we are meeting our fundraising objectives as well as complying with our legal duties.    Role Summary:  

To assist the Board of Trustees to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Been There To guide, support, and challenge the Communications Manager and fundraising volunteers. To report to the Trustees on a regular basis, giving an update on fundraising achievements, plans, and progress. To ensure fundraising is of the highest standard and priority within a robust governance framework that meets all relevant legislation.  

Main Responsibilities:  

Oversee fundraising to make sure it is carried out in legal, honest, and accountable ways. Strategically assess where fundraising fits into the overall charity strategy, and work with the Trustees to ensure effective income generation is being achieved. Contributing knowledge of fundraising techniques, best practice, and strategies. Assessing risks in new fundraising directions, alerting the Board of Trustees in a timely manner, as and when necessary, of key concerns. To report to the Board at a strategic level on the successes and challenges of the fundraising strategy. To help the charity further develop its fundraising capabilities through effective people and processes. On an ad hoc basis, to work with the Chair of Trustees and the Communications Manager, outside of the Trustee meetings, to support and develop the fundraising strategy.

What are we looking for?

Person Specification:  

To have substantial background as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels. A good understanding of fundraising within a small charity and the challenges facing small charities. Experience of diverse income generation practices. Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively. Ability to give constructive feedback and provide challenge. Experience in the charitable or voluntary sector. An ability to work to tight deadlines, ensuring prioritisation of multiple tasks. A natural team player with excellent written and spoken English

   Please Note: Board meetings are held every other month for 2 hours (two via Zoom and one per quarter in the Kingston-Upon-Thames/Bucks/Oxs area). At least 3 meetings a year need to be attended in person     To apply for the Fundraising Trustee position at Been There, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.     Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement:   Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Been There is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.nce and interest in the role.   Thank you for your interest.

What difference will you make?

Been There is a charity in the form of an app that connects people aged 18 and over with a vetted and trained mentor to help with any body image issues they may be experiencing. This gives them the opportunity to speak to someone who has ‘Been There’ themselves. Our Mentors are here to support, empower and, most importantly, listen. The Trustees are a core part of the team and very hands on. We have a tight knit team, and your governance support will ensure we are always acting in the best interests of our service users and team.