Fundraising Trustee

Fundraising Trustee St Albans and District Foodbank serves the local community providing emergency food for those facing crisis. In the last 12 months, we provided over 13,000 food parcels, and we distribute food via ten weekly distribution centres that are run around the district by our committed volunteers. We currently have 7 part-time staff and over 130 active volunteers. We are more than a Foodbank as we offer wellbeing, signposting and advocacy services, both directly and in conjunction with other agencies. To keep making a meaningful impact in our communities, we need to build a sustainable future, and so we are looking for a Trustee with fundraising expertise to join our Board and help shape and drive our long-term financial future. Being a Trustee The challenge of being a Trustee requires, amongst other things: ability to understand management information; the ability to share and embrace knowledge and specialisms and an understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship; strong communication skills and an ability to contribute effectively at meetings and a strong commitment to the objectives of the Foodbank. Trustees have collective responsibility for the governance of the organisation and for all decisions made by the Board. They set the strategic direction for the organisation, ensuring alignment with the Foodbank''s values and are responsible for setting organisational policy, defining goals, agreeing the ..... full job details .....