Fundraising Trustee

We are looking for a Trustee with experience in fundraising to join our international team and be a pillar of support in our mission to create a better world for humans and animals alike.

CONTRACT: Unpaid, Voluntary. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed

TIME COMMITMENT: Two Board meetings per year (each meeting lasts 3 hours), plus additional time to read and review papers in advance as well as respond to emails (1-2 hours per month). Occasional ad hoc meetings may be convened if required. The fundraising trustee will have additional responsibility for helping the organisation to fundraise.

LOCATION: We are seeking a trustee based in the U.K., U.S, or Germany

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The role will close on 16th December 2024 at 10:00am GMT. Candidates are advised to apply early.

INTERVIEWS: Interviews will take place on 17th and 18th December.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Dear Candidate,

On behalf of Veganuary’s Board of Trustees, I am delighted to introduce you to Veganuary’s work and thank you for your interest in applying to be a trustee at the charity.                                                                            

Originating in England, Veganuary is an international organisation that is changing the way we eat by driving a global shift towards plant-based food. Through the Veganuary campaign, we encourage millions of people to eat vegan in January (and beyond) and work with thousands of businesses around the world to increase their vegan options to capitalise on this audience. This in turn inspires many more people to try the vegan options that are more easily available. Our huge media presence and strong social media following further increase the visibility of veganism and the growing plant-based food revolution.

This is a very exciting time to join our organisation and help shape the path forward as we continue to grow and expand the vegan message globally.

We are recruiting a new Trustee to join a supportive and professional Board. We are keen to hear from candidates with significant fundraising experience at Executive or Director of Fundraising Level to advise us on fundraising, help us develop our fundraising strategy and actively fundraise on behalf of Veganuary.

We ask that trustees have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship (though training will be provided) and have an understanding of the work of Veganuary.  Although we are a UK registered charity, we are currently also active in many countries around the world, and we would love to recruit Trustees from the UK, Germany or the US to join our Board and work with our amazing team.

We look forward to hearing from you about the difference you can make to help us achieve a vegan world.

In kindness,

Jane Land

Co-Founder and Chair of Trustees

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (ALL TRUSTEES):

• Ensuring the charity complies with its governing documents and charitable objectives
• Ensuring the charity complies with the Charity Governance Code and all Charity Commission regulations
• Ensuring the charity’s strategy and activities are fit for purpose
• Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation
• Participating in Board meetings and additional meetings as required
• Safeguarding the reputation of the organisation
• Advocating within your network on behalf of Veganuary

FOR THE FUNDRAISING TRUSTEE ONLY:

• Seek and identify new donors, working with the CEO.
• Reach out to your networks and encourage new donors to support Veganuary
• Actively fundraise on behalf of Veganuary, in line with agreed policies and procedures and in agreement with the CEO

PERSON SPECIFICATION (ALL TRUSTEES):

• A personal commitment to veganism and understanding of Veganuary
• Commitment to Veganuary’s positive, non-judgemental, inclusive method of engagement with individuals trying vegan for the first time
• Commitment to regularly attend board meetings and read papers in advance
• A commitment to impartiality, fairness and confidentiality
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good independent judgement and the willingness to speak their mind
• Ability to work as part of a team and actively contribute to the work of Veganuary
• A personal style which is challenging and constructive while incorporating tact, diplomacy and respect for others
• Ability to work in English

All Trustees need certain qualities such as integrity and commitment, however, not every Trustee will need to have the full range of experience needed by the whole board. The Board endeavours to include the diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge needed to run the charity effectively.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: FUNDRAISING TRUSTEE ONLY

• Sufficient fundraising/income-generation knowledge at Executive or Director level
• An understanding of the challenges facing small to medium UK charities in maximising income streams & donor cultivation
• Knowledge of donor networks
• Experience of diverse fundraising practices, including statutory funds and grant writing, corporate and philanthropic giving would be valuable

OUR VISION:

Our vision is simple; we want a vegan world. A world without animal farms and slaughterhouses. A world where food production does not decimate forests, pollute rivers and oceans, exacerbate climate change, and drive wild animal populations to extinction.

OUR VALUES:

Impact: we are committed to a vegan world; we will utilise research to evaluate how the highest number of lives can be spared and direct resources to that end.

Empowerment: we will optimise our outreach to support and encourage people on their vegan journey in a non-judgemental, positive, constructive and easily accessible way.

Collaboration: by partnering with other mission-driven organisations and working closely with corporates, we will make a bigger difference.

Diversity and Inclusion: we know that it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds to achieve our vision; we appreciate the value of this and how it brings us closer to achieving our mission.

Respect and Integrity: in all internal and external relationships, we will strive for genuine, honest, and transparent communication.

Resilience: we will continue to create a professional and sustainable (human, social, economic and environmental) organisation.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Further Details: Please apply through our website with your CV and a cover letter of no more than 1000 words which must answer the following questions:

1)    Why would you like to work on the Board of Veganuary?

2)    What will you bring to the charity?

3)    A short overview of your fundraising experience.

We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions and would like to discuss further, please contact us.

As an inclusive employer, reasonable adjustments can be made to allow any who require additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require such support.

Veganuary is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work culture that reflects and celebrates our diverse world. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age. We recognise our duty as an employer to foster an environment that embraces diversity and are constantly reviewing our practices to become even more inclusive as an organisation. We also recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented – we welcome applications from all who meet the role’s requirements and are making efforts to attract a diverse pool of candidates to combat the lack of representation.