Trustee for The Borgen Project

Responsibilities

• Governance: Provide strategic guidance, oversight and accountability for the organisation's activities in the U.K.
• Fundraising: Engage in fundraising activities, leveraging personal networks to secure funding for the organisation’s initiatives and programs.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s guiding principles.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor and review the financial performance of the organisation, ensuring all resources are safely handled utilised and accounted for.
• Board Meetings: Attend and actively participate in quarterly board meetings which are held virtually.

Qualifications

• Understanding of global development issues is an advantage.
• Knowledge of U.K. charity governance and regulatory guidelines is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Background in fundraising and resource mobilisation is highly desirable.