Board Member Recruitment

Rainforest Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainforest Foundation seeks a motivated Trustee to contribute strategic guidance for its mission at the intersection of human rights and climate change. The ideal candidate should excel in fundraising and marketing, possessing networking skills to elevate the organization’s profile. This role offers an impactful opportunity to advance Indigenous Peoples' rights amidst tropical deforestation challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, marketing, and relationship building.
• Strong networking skills to enhance profile raising.
• Ability to provide strategic vision and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for RFUK.
• Support financial and operational stability.
• Promote the organisation’s effectiveness and mission.

Skills

Philanthropic giving

Corporate partnerships

Marketing, PR and communications

Networking

Job description

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Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is seeking a dynamic and well-connected professional with experience in fundraising, marketing and relationship building to join its Board of Trustees.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique and growing organisation working at the nexus of human rights, rainforests and climate change, and to use your skills and passion to deliver impact for Indigenous Peoples and other local communities on the frontline of the fight against tropical deforestation.

The role of the Board is to provide strategic vision, direction and leadership, to support the financial and operational stability needed to advance RFUK’s mission, and to promote the organisation’s continued effectiveness.

We are looking for a Trustee with experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Philanthropic giving
• High net worth giving
• Corporate partnerships and CSR fundraising
• Individual giving and legacies
• Networking and profile raising
• Marketing, PR and communications

You can find the full role description here.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages of A4) to [emailprotected] with the email heading ‘Trustee Recruitment’ by no later than 25 August 2025.

If you would like to discuss the role prior to applying please contact RFUK Operations Officer Martha Thornborrow [emailprotected] so that she can set up a call with the RFUK Executive Director Joe Eisen.