Trustee (Major Donor and Corporates) - Voluntary Role

Overview

Join the Board of Trustees to support fundraising for an international health NGO.

You have:

• Demonstrable experience in networking and fostering partnerships with corporate and individual donors, trusts, fundraisers and other stakeholders.
• Commitment to using experience and expertise to contribute to the strategic development and good governance of the charity.
• Attend key meetings, participate in essential activities, and contribute to ongoing projects.
• In-person attendance at quarterly Board meetings.
• Ability to secure significant gifts for charities from individuals or corporations.

Are you passionate about using your networking skills and philanthropic interests to support an international health NGO and charity?

• Hours: We aim to be transparent about the time commitment required for this role. While we strive to balance the needs of the organization with respect for your time, we anticipate an average of 6 full days per year, in addition to a minimum of 4-6 hours per month. This includes attending key meetings, participating in essential activities, and contributing to ongoing projects. We expect in-person attendance at quarterly Board meetings whenever feasible.

• Pay: Unpaid Volunteer role (reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for Board related work)

• Duration: 3 years with possible extension.

• Location: In-person meetings held in Manchester, UK

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years

towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

UK-Med invites applications to join our Board of Trustees from well-connected individuals with a track record of securing significant gifts for charities from individuals or corporations.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in networking and fostering partnerships with corporate and individual donors, trusts, fundraisers and other stakeholders. They will play a pivotal role in supporting our small but growing fundraising team to develop and deliver the UK-Med fundraising strategy and supporting fundraising efforts through networking, soliciting gifts and championing the work of the charity at events and meetings.

You will be passionate about what we do and committed to using your experience and expertise to contribute to the strategic development and good governance of the charity.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack –Trustees - November 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Monday 20 January 2025

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

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