Business Development Trustee

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and actively contribute to board meetings and, where relevant, sub-committees (e.g. a Fundraising or Finance & Sustainability sub-committee)
• Provide strategic input on income generation, helping the board and senior staff identify, evaluate, and grow new and existing revenue streams (e.g. major donors, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, statutory/HSE funding, earned income, individual giving, events)
• Contribute skills, knowledge, and experience to board discussions and decisions
• Uphold the organisation's values, vision, and strategic priorities
• Provide oversight of financial performance and organisational risk, with particular attention to income sustainability
• Support the CEO/senior staff through constructive challenge and advice on fundraising strategy and business development
• Open doors: contribute relevant networks, contacts, or introductions that could lead to funding or partnership opportunities
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation with funders, corporate partners, and the wider community
• Comply with duties under the governing document and charity law