TRUSTEE LEAD: FUNDRAISING

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a Trustee to lead on providing Board-level guidance and assurance that Carers in Hertfordshire has a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio - one that strengthens our financial resilience, reflects our values, and enables us to support unpaid carers now and into the future.

How This Role Supports Our Mission

Our ability to support unpaid carers depends on strong, diverse and ethical funding. This role helps protect and grow that capacity by offering strategic insight on fundraising opportunities, partnerships and innovation, while ensuring our approach remains mission-aligned and financially sustainable. As part of the Board, the postholder contributes to strong governance and strategic leadership that keeps the charity effective, sustainable and carer-led.

Person Specification

●       We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences

●       Commitment to inclusive, values-driven governance.

●       Commitment to improving the lives of unpaid carers.

●       Strategic mindset with the ability to simplify complex digital or risk-related issues

●       Understanding of cyber, information security, digital governance or organisational resilience

●       Strong judgement, independence of thought and willingness to challenge

●       Ability to collaborate constructively with trustees and the executive team

●       Ability to apply skills with reasonable care.

●       Lived experience of caring is welcomed.

Core Responsibilities (All Trustees)

●       Contribute to strategy, priorities, and impact evaluation

●       Ensure robust governance, compliance, and ethical conduct.

●       Oversee financial health, budgets, and resource stewardship.

●       Monitor key risks and seek assurance on mitigations.

●       Participate fully in Board/committee meetings and collective decisions.

●       Act as an ambassador for the charity and carers’ voices.

●       Act in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries.

●       Ensure the charity remains accountable to beneficiaries, funders, regulators and the public.

●       Use charitable resources responsibly and protect the charity’s assets.

●       Identify, declare and manage conflicts of interest.

●       Ensure all actions comply with the governing document and charity law.

●       Support and constructively challenge the CEO.

Core Responsibilities - Fundraising Lead

●       Income Diversification & Strategy: Provide strategic leadership on developing a sustainable and balanced fundraising portfolio across grants, contracts, philanthropy, corporate partnerships and community giving.

●       Insight on Opportunities: Identify and assess emerging funding trends, partnerships or innovation opportunities that could strengthen long-term income.

●       Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and high standards of donor/supporter care

●       Ethical & Values-Aligned Fundraising: Ensure fundraising practices reflect the charity’s values, protect carers’ dignity and meet regulatory standards (including Fundraising Regulator guidance).

●       Risk & Performance Oversight: Support Board scrutiny of income-related risks, KPIs, investment decisions and return-on-investment considerations to ensure financial sustainability.

●       Culture of Fundraising Support: Champion fundraising across the Board and wider organisation - encouraging a supportive, collaborative culture where trustees act confidently as ambassadors and advocates.

Time Commitment

●       Approximately 6-10 hours per month - including meetings, preparation, training and events to champion the charity.

●       We look to hold 4-6 Board/Strategy meetings a year in person.

●       Occasional input between meetings on relevant risks or decision points

Next Step:

●      Stage 1: Conversation with Chair

●      Stage 2: Trustee Discovery Session on 2nd February (online)

●      Stage 3: Observe our Trustee Meetings on 13th and 25th March

Our Board will then vote to co-opt any new Trustee appointments.

Deadline for applications:

Monday 26th January. Please contact Laura for an application form.