Grants Committee Member
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with life-limiting conditions? Do you have experience in grant making or commissioning?
Lifelites is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Lifelites 25 Grants Committee.
Role purpose
As a member, you will help shape our new 25th anniversary grants programme and support our mission to provide life-changing assistive technology for organisations supporting children and young people with life-limiting conditions.
Key responsibilities:
- Programme Development: Help establish the new 3-year Lifelites 25 Grants Programme, aimed at funding innovative projects that align with our goals.
- Grant Assessment: Review and assess grant applications from various organisations, ensuring they meet the programme’s criteria, address areas of unmet need and deliver impact.
- Due Diligence: Conduct necessary checks on applications to ensure transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of funds.
- Recommendations: Make informed recommendations to the Lifelites Board of Trustees regarding which projects should receive support.
- Meetings: Attend 4-6 committee meetings per year to discuss applications and strategic planning for the grants programme.
About you:
- Previous experience in grant making or commissioning.
- A commitment to Lifelites’ mission to support children with life-limiting conditions.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate, and make recommendations based on the merits of applications.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Commitment:
- 4-6 meetings per year, with the potential for occasional additional discussions as needed.
- Time to read and assess documents and applications in advance of meetings
If you’re passionate about using your expertise to support life-changing projects, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1 side A4 outlining your motivations and relevant experience.
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