INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE MEMBER – FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER

INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE MEMBER - FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This is a new and exciting voluntary opportunity.

• Responsible to: Chair of Fundraising Committee.
• Direct reports: N/A
• Working hours and contract: This is a voluntary role that consists of x4 Committee meetings per year, preparation for Committee meetings, attending workshops and events.
• Location: At present all remote.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to serve on our new Fundraising Committee as a Fundraising Independent Committee Member. We are interested in candidates who have broad leadership experience in substantial fundraising operations, successfully generating annual voluntary income of more than 15 million pounds. Our committees are a fundamental part of our governance structure, and members play a pivotal role in guiding our strategic direction, amplifying our impact, and ensuring the fulfilment of our mission to save sight and change lives. Our committees are currently:

• Social Impact & Scientific Research Committee (SISR)
• Finance, Audit, Risk & Resources Committee (FARR)
• People Committee
• Fundraising Committee
• Retail Committee

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Provide mentorship and strategic guidance to the charity, aligning efforts with the mission and values of the organisation.
• Collaborate with other committee members, the executive team, and stakeholders to develop and implement long-term strategies that advance the charity’s impact and sustainability.

Governance

• Ensure effective governance, decision-making, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Work closely with other committee members, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, collaboration and open communication, harnessing different views and opinions.

Engagement

• Represent the charity, when possible, at public events and networking opportunities to promote our mission and raise awareness about our cause.
• Support the development of relationships with key stakeholders, including senior volunteers, high value donors, corporations, and the visually impaired community.

Evaluation and Accountability

• Collaborate with the committee to evaluate performance, ensuring alignment with the charity’s goals and objectives.
• Ensure the charity is accountable to donors and beneficiaries, that is financially robust and sustainable and has effective risk management in place.

PERSON SPECIFICATION                 

The ideal candidates will display a commitment to our cause, along with the following:

General attributes                                    

Knowledge & experience     

• An understanding of governance, and experience on a committee or board.
• Understanding of Fundraising Regulator, and compliance to GDPR law.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, including donors, corporations and large institutional funders.

Skills & abilities

• Strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to long-term planning and vision to deliver impact.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Entrepreneurial instincts and a healthy understanding of risk balanced with ambition using sound judgement.
• Evidence of improving supporter experience, digital integration and executing successful high value appeals.

Styles & behaviours

• High ethical standards and commitment to upholding the charity’s values, as well as a passion for advocating on behalf of individuals with, or at risk of, sight loss.
• Collaborative, highly inclusive, fostering trust and valuing difference perspectives.
• Solution-focused, with an ability to see the big picture and be pragmatic.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT                                               

Remuneration: this role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses may be claimed.

Time commitment: While the exact time commitment may vary based on the charity’s needs and priorities, we anticipate the following general expectations:

• Four committee meetings per year.
• Preparation for meetings, review of materials, and other engagement as appropriate.
• Online meetings with the Director of Development, and Fundraising Committee Chair as appropriate.
• Representing the charity at high profile events, functions and public engagements to enhance its reputation and partnerships.

Location: At present, committee meetings are held remotely.

HOW TO APPLY

Please see the job description via our website which has full details for the role.

To make an application, please send your CV and a supporting statement (max two pages) to the recruitment inbox listed on the full job description on our website which you can access via the 'apply button'. Please outine your motivation for applying and how you meet the attributes outlined in the personal specification including the specialist experience we are seeking.

If you have questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please see the JD on our website and we will be happy to arrange a call with the Director of Development or Fundraising Committee Chair.

We hope you will consider making an application. Together, we can put change in sight.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION            

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.

We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.

OTHER INFORMATION

We draw your attention to some important policies that govern the research that our charity funds. You can find these on our website - see the JD for the link.