Volunteer TRUSTEE – FUNDRAISING SPECIALISM

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities 1. Governance and Strategic oversight

Actively contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring alignment with the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and fundraising goals. Provide governance oversight as part of the Board of Trustees, ensuring fundraising activities comply with regulations, ethical guidelines, and best practices. Support EFF in achieving its financial targets and diversifying income streams, reducing reliance on grant funding.

2. Fundraising Strategy and Development

Advise on and oversee the implementation of EFF's fundraising strategy, focusing on:

Corporate Partnerships: Develop relationships with businesses for financial and in-kind support. Donor Engagement: Identify opportunities to secure major donors and philanthropic supporters. Grant Funding: Support applications for project-based grants, ensuring alignment with funder priorities. Earned Income: Assist in promoting paid training and consultancy services for schools and councils. Mentoring: Providing mentoring and advice to the CEO and senior leadership team on fundraising applications and fundraising activities.

Use personal networks to identify and cultivate new funding opportunities. Provide guidance on donor stewardship, ensuring long-term relationships are maintained and grown.

3. Advocacy and Ambassadorship

Act as an ambassador for EFF, representing its vision and impact to prospective donors, corporate partners, and funders. Support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in fundraising meetings and events, helping to articulate a compelling case for support. Champion fundraising priorities at Board meetings, offering challenge, advice, and support.

What are we looking for?

Person specification Essential

Fundraising expertise: Proven experience in fundraising, income generation, or development, particularly within the charity, education, or non-profit sectors. Networks and influence: Ability to leverage networks to unlock new funding opportunities and connections. Strategic mindset: Understanding of income diversification and sustainable fundraising models, including corporate partnerships, individual giving, and grants. Commitment to Anti-Racism: Passion for racial equity and a belief in the transformative power of education to create systemic change. Collaboration and Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Board, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team.

Desirable

Experience working with organisations that deliver training, consultancy, or social justice initiatives. Knowledge of fundraising regulations, charity governance, and the funding landscape in the UK.

Commitment

Term: 3 years (renewable). Time commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month, including attendance at 4 Trustee Board meetings per year (a mix of in-person and virtual). Occasional participation in fundraising events, strategy workshops, and meetings with donors or partners.

What difference will you make?

This is an exciting time to join EFF as we scale our impact and strengthen our sustainability. As a Trustee, you will:

Play a key role in eliminating institutional racism from UK schools. Contribute your expertise to a growing, ambitious organisation delivering real change. Work alongside a passionate and skilled team committed to education equity. Enhance your governance experience while championing a cause you care about.