1. Role purpose
Provide leadership for small charity whose business model is to:
· Raise funds largely in the UK from private donations for projects that benefit disadvantaged and disabled children in Nepal and Peru
· Agree projects and sponsorship with affiliated charities in Nepal and Peru
· Provide funding for project execution in line with agreed plans
· Communicate regularly with donors to explain how their generous donations are used
2. Responsibilities
· Manage communication programme with donors
· Operational and financial reporting to the Board of Trustees while working with the volunteer finance manager
· Ensuring effective liaison with affiliate charities in Nepal and Peru
· Updating the longer term strategic plan for the charity
· Agreeing and implementing an appropriate governance framework
3. Areas for improvement compared to current situation
· No CEO currently
· Trustees, while highly committed to the charity, don’t have the time necessary to fill the gap created by the absence of a CEO
· Existing affiliate charities in Nepal and Peru have highly capable teams but are under-funded vs their plans and ideas for the future
· Scope for fundraising efforts to step up a gear (total income last year was approx. £50k)
· Governance needs to be reviewed and improved, especially in relation to vulnerable beneficiaries such as disabled children
· Communication with donors is sporadic and incomplete
· Longer term strategy and resourcing can be substantially improved
4. Profile of candidate sought
· Willing to work for no compensation (charity cannot support a CEO salary)
· Personal commitment to the work of the charity
· Experienced manager with a broad skillset and experience, ideally including some form of fundraising
· Understanding and practical experience of effective corporate governance and practical implementation
· Clear communicator who can liaise with Trustees, donors, grant making organisations, volunteers and local affiliate staff
5. Time commitment
· The Trustees believe that this role can be managed successfully with a time commitment of approximately two days a week
· Initial appointment would be for one year
· Role would suit a retired executive/manager looking to ‘put something back’ and stay active in a new field
If you would like to find out more about this role, or if you would like to apply, please send your CV to AfID at ukvolunteers@afid.org.uk
Provide leadership for small charity whose business model is to:
· Raise funds largely in the UK from private donations for projects that benefit disadvantaged and disabled children in Nepal and Peru
· Agree projects and sponsorship with affiliated charities in Nepal and Peru
· Provide funding for project execution in line with agreed plans
· Communicate regularly with donors to explain how their generous donations are used
2. Responsibilities
· Manage communication programme with donors
· Operational and financial reporting to the Board of Trustees while working with the volunteer finance manager
· Ensuring effective liaison with affiliate charities in Nepal and Peru
· Updating the longer term strategic plan for the charity
· Agreeing and implementing an appropriate governance framework
3. Areas for improvement compared to current situation
· No CEO currently
· Trustees, while highly committed to the charity, don’t have the time necessary to fill the gap created by the absence of a CEO
· Existing affiliate charities in Nepal and Peru have highly capable teams but are under-funded vs their plans and ideas for the future
· Scope for fundraising efforts to step up a gear (total income last year was approx. £50k)
· Governance needs to be reviewed and improved, especially in relation to vulnerable beneficiaries such as disabled children
· Communication with donors is sporadic and incomplete
· Longer term strategy and resourcing can be substantially improved
4. Profile of candidate sought
· Willing to work for no compensation (charity cannot support a CEO salary)
· Personal commitment to the work of the charity
· Experienced manager with a broad skillset and experience, ideally including some form of fundraising
· Understanding and practical experience of effective corporate governance and practical implementation
· Clear communicator who can liaise with Trustees, donors, grant making organisations, volunteers and local affiliate staff
5. Time commitment
· The Trustees believe that this role can be managed successfully with a time commitment of approximately two days a week
· Initial appointment would be for one year
· Role would suit a retired executive/manager looking to ‘put something back’ and stay active in a new field
If you would like to find out more about this role, or if you would like to apply, please send your CV to AfID at ukvolunteers@afid.org.uk
