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Trustee - Fundraising
2050 Climate Group
Part-time
Glasgow or Edinburgh
Hybrid
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Application closing date:
Feb 13, 2025
About the organisation
- We empower young people to take action on the climate crisis. Since 2014, we have been engaging, educating, and empowering Scotland’s young people - whom we call Young Leaders. We equip young people aged 18 to 35 with the skills and knowledge to lead Scotland to a just and sustainable society collectively. 2050 Climate Group was established as a charity in February 2017. Our registered charitable purpose is the advancement of education on climate change issues and leadership skills with the aspiration of engaging, educating, and empowering the next generation of leaders to take action on climate change, thereby advancing environmental protection and improvement.
About the vacancy
- Trustees are expected to engage regularly with relevant meetings, undertaking duties and activities that support the charity. We estimate an average commitment of 8 - 15 hours per month, with some months being more busy than others and this is flexible around your needs. Although some of our activities are in-person, most sub-group meetings and collaborative work are online.
Key Responsibilities
- - Having an up-to-date knowledge of 2050 Climate Group’s organisation, its values and principles, and its operating environment.
- Agreeing the priorities for the charity and ensuring its financial health.
- Developing and maintaining external networks and partnerships.
- Working with other Trustees to ensure 2050 Climate Group acts as a responsible employer in line with relevant employment legislation and guidelines.
- Actively engaging in and contributing to meetings. Listening carefully, challenging sensitively, and managing conflict to reach an effective outcome. Acting collectively at meetings, accepting and supporting the majority decision.
- Knowing and understanding the duties and activities required to fulfill the role, including the legal obligations that underpin them. This includes being familiar with the organisation’s Constitution.
- Acting at all times in the best interests of 2050 Climate Group, ahead of any other professional or personal interest. Trustees should act with integrity, be worthy of the trust invested in the role, and avoid bringing the 2050 Climate Group into disrepute.
- Committing to a minimum of 4 out of 6 Board meetings per year, as well as being prepared for Board meetings by reading the documents in advance providing relevant updates, and taking actions accordingly.
- Commitment to participating in fortnightly fundraising meetings with staff and fellow Board members, and being available to complete assigned actions between meetings.
- Acting under the 2050 Climate Group’s Financial Policies and Procedures, Data Protection Policy, and other policies.
- Respecting confidentiality, working considerately with everyone, respecting diversity, different roles, and opinions, and avoiding offense.
- Seeking to have constructive and respectful communication and coordination with other Trustees, volunteers, and employees. When necessary, use the appropriate procedures for managing concerns about performance and for responding to grievances or complaints.
- Representing the organisation externally where necessary.
Key Competencies
- Experience in;
- Charity fundraising
- Coordinating and writing funding applications
- Developing corporate sponsorships or partnerships
- Cultivating long-term relationships with donors, ensuring regular updates, gratitude, and personalised engagement.
- Build and nurturing professional relationships.
- Budgeting, setting targets, and forecasting in a fundraising context to ensure goals are realistic and achievable.
Knowledge
- Understanding of the fundraising environment in Scotland/UK with a willingness to keep learning and stay informed.
- Awareness of ethical fundraising practices.
- Interest in sustainability, climate change, youth engagement, and creating positive societal change.
Skills
- Strategic thinking skills: the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities and align them with organisational goals. This could include identifying new funding sources and innovative approaches to diversify revenue.
- Exceptional communication skills, with strengths in storytelling and persuasive writing skills that convey the impact of our organisation’s work and emotionally connect with donors and sponsors.
- Good IT skills, particularly working with remote technologies.
- Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail.
- Effective time management and reliability in meeting deadlines.
- Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively.
- Public speaking skills, able to speak confidently for presentations, as well as representing the organisation in public settings as necessary.
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about addressing the climate crisis and driven to make a positive impact for both people and the planet, with a commitment to building a sustainable future.
- Collaborative and able to work well in teams
- Driven, energetic, and adaptable to evolving fundraising trends.
- Committed to empowering positive change and supporting climate action for young people in Scotland.
- Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, with awareness of inclusive fundraising practices to engage a diverse donor base and foster an inclusive culture within the organisation.
- Eager to contribute to a movement of young people leading the transition to a just and sustainable future.
- Available to attend fortnightly fundraising-focused meetings, and contribute to fundraising efforts on a weekly basis, spending between 8-15 hours a month on charitable activity.
Desired Qualifications
- Aged approximately 18- 35 when you apply, and with a strong connection to Scotland.
How to Apply
To be considered for the position of Trustee, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@2050.scot Alternatively, you can submit an application video (up to 4 minutes sent to recruitment@2050.scot) reflecting on your experience and motivation to join the Board of Trustees. Complete our Equal Opportunities form (optional, see link below). This is in line with the Equality Act 2010 and will not influence the outcome of your application. The data will not be shared with those involved in selecting the new trustees. Data will be held in line with our Privacy Notice (see website) and diversity data will only be used on an anonymous basis to help us track and improve our organisational diversity.
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