Volunteer Fundraising Trustee

What will you be doing?

As a trustee, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation and the lives of those we serve. Your expertise, passion, and fresh perspective will be invaluable assets as we navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the Vale’s young people. Youth Concern is in a good financial position with healthy reserves and a mature and successful grant fundraising programme. We would like to broaden and diversify our income generation through individual giving, major donors, corporate, community and events. Role summary 

To support the CEO in their grant and individual fundraising work and oversee the organisation’s fundraising plans and strategy  To ensure fundraising remains an organisational priority at all times and all fundraising work is legally compliant and executed to a high standard  To provide guidance and advice to the trustee board on fund raising generally  To oversee organisational fundraising and ensure it is carried out in legal, best practice, transparent and accountable ways. 

The expected time commitment Attend 6 board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held in person, with the option to attend remotely.  Attend sub-committees, once every two months.  Scheduled meetings as required with the CEO with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad hoc fundraising related issue.  Attend an annual half day strategy session. There is a full role description in the candidate pack.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a trustee with a strong commitment to supporting young people in Aylesbury Vale and who has the following qualities / experience:

Someone with sufficient fundraising/income generation knowledge and/or business development background.  An understanding of the UK charity sector, good governance, Charity Commission, Companies House requirements, relevant legislations and statutory requirements.  A thorough understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice.  An understanding of the challenges facing medium sized charities in the UK in maximising income streams and donor cultivation.  Experience of diverse fundraising practices, including trusts and foundations, individual giving, major donors, corporate, community and events.  Excellent networking skills, influencing and communication skills.  Experience with staff management at a senior level professional.

You do not need to have been on a board before and as a new trustee will be supported by your fellow trustees and the dedicated executive team. There is a full role description in the candidate pack.

What difference will you make?

Why should you apply?  Youth Concern believes every young person has the right to be fed, to a safe home, to a good education and later, to employment.  In becoming a trustee, you will be helping young people thrive. And because:

 you believe a few hours a month, working for young people, is a good investment of your time;  you want to give something back;  your skill set will benefit a growing local charity;  you want to be part of Youth Concern’s success story