First Light: Charity Trustee & Board Member – deadline 11th November

FirstLight supports bereaved parents and families across Ireland. Find out about our work here: https://firstlight.ie/


FirstLight is seeking to recruit a Charity Trustee & Board member with a fundraising background to strengthen and support the Board work on all areas of fundraising and to Chair its Fundraising Committee. This position is a voluntary role, and we are seeking an energetic and dedicated person with an interest in the values and objectives of our organisation. You will work with the Board and a staff team helping to provide strategic direction to our fundraising efforts. 

We are developing a new Strategic & Business development plan and we are seeking to strengthen our Board by appointing a new Trustee & Board member with a knowledge of philanthropic giving and experience with developing engagement with corporate social responsibility programmes and sponsors.


Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with fellow Trustees and the staff team to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with FirstLight’s vision and goals.


Provide strategic advice on diversifying our funding base, including helping us design and implement a corporate fundraising strategy.


Provide insight into cultivating and maintaining relationships with existing donors, while also helping to identify and engage new potential supporters.


Support FirstLight to develop a diversified funding base and innovative ideas to increase our fundraising events, campaigns, and other initiatives.


General Responsibilities:

  • Have an empathy with FirstLight’s mission and objectives and a values-driven approach to work based on integrity and service.

  • Possess the experience and skills necessary to guide the development of FirstLight in pursuit of the organisation’s mission.

 

 

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