Volunteer Trustee - Fundraising Experience

What will you be doing?

The trustee will support the board, the CEO and wider senior team with advice, guidance and sharing their experiences specifically related to:

Supporting the team and wider charity to achieve our fundraising goals. Supporting and encouraging the fundraising team in their work. Ensuring that our fundraising activities are in line with organisational values and the Fundraising Code of Conduct. Help develop a fundraising culture across the organisation. Share your knowledge and expertise to enhance our fundraising efforts and maximise the effectiveness of our activities.

This is an exciting time to join Connection Support as we start to see the impact of our Prevention first strategy. Time commitment The anticipated time commitment for a Trustee is up to a day a month. Approximately 2-3 hours per month in person, and then 2-3 hours of supporting with projects which can be from home.  Trustee positions are not paid but travel and subsistence expenses are reimbursed.

What are we looking for?

Our values are extremely important to us, so it is essential that your personal values align with ours, and you are passionate and motivated by the impact you can have by being part of Connection Support. We would also like you to have the following;

A diverse range of experience in fundraising and charitable income generation at strategic and operational levels, (e.g., instance trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, regular donors and legacy giving). Knowledge of the fundraising landscape and the challenges facing medium-sized, regional charities in securing funds.

Previous experience is not necessary as we provide a full induction. We pair new Trustees with an experienced member and offer training opportunities to Board members.

What difference will you make?

As part of our board, you will support us with our vision for 2027, to be a thought leader in the prevention of homelessness, mental ill-health, and leading innovative services that prevent crises from happening, and being there to offer client-centred support when they do.