Contract type: Permanent Salary: Unremunerated Location: Stokenchurch ABOUT OUR CLIENT Our client exists to give everybody within Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. They do everything in their power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond. They save lives by bringing the best expertise, equipment, and medication to the scene of every incident. They revive lives by providing access to support for patients and their loved ones. And they protect their community by being ready to respond when they are needed. With a doctor and a paramedic on board, they bring hospital-level care to the patient. Their helicopter and Critical Care Response Vehicles mean that they can be there when every second counts. For former patients and their loved ones, their Aftercare service provides a lifeline when their world has been turned upside down. They are not government or National Lottery funded and they rely on the generosity of the community they serve to fund them. This means they need to raise over £15m annually within the next three years. The nature of the care they provide means they are highly regulated. They are directly responsible for delivering patient care and have been registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) since October 2018. In March 2020 they were the first air ambulance to be rated outstanding by CQC. In autumn 2022 they were awarded their own Air Operator Certificate by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) meaning that they are also responsible for their air operations. ABOUT THE ROLE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION They are seeking someone with charity Board and fundraising experience to join their motivated and friendly Board. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, either at work or on a Board, and be able to demonstrate involvement in capital appeals and/or digital fundraising. Experience in, or exposure to Board level governance is essential, as you will play a key role in monitoring and supporting their organisation's fundraising strategic direction. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support their fundraising team in driving their fundraising efforts to new heights, they would love to hear from you. The Trustee will be a member of the charity’s Fundraising and Engagement Committee, as well as a member of the Board. Their general Trustee Role Profile can be accessed via the link in the Recruitment pack where you will find further details about the role and hours of work The following person specification criteria also apply: Essential – Experience in fundraising, either at work or on a Board. Essential – Exposure to/experience of charity Boards and governance. Desirable – Previous involvement in capital appeals. Desirable – Working understanding of digital fundraising. Closing Date for applications : 7 March 2025 You may also have experience in the following roles: Charity Trustee, Fundraising Trustee, Non-Executive Director, Board Member, Fundraising Committee Member, Charity Board Member, Governance Advisor, Philanthropy Director, Development Director, Head of Fundraising, Fundraising Consultant, Charity Fundraising Manager, Capital Appeals Manager, Digital Fundraising Specialist, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Volunteer Board Member, Non-Profit Advisor, Fundraising Strategy Consultant, Grants and Major Gifts Manager, etc. REF-219 747