Independent Trustee - Endowment & Philanthropy Unremunerated

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine science membership organization in the United Kingdom is seeking at least two independent Board Members with expertise in philanthropy and investment management. Responsibilities include advising on the fundraising strategy, supporting investment management, and participating in Board meetings. The roles are unremunerated but expenses will be reimbursed, and successful candidates will contribute to raising £15 million for sustainable funding of PhD studentships. A commitment to attend twice-yearly meetings is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the fields of philanthropy and endowment investments.
• Ability to advise on fundraising strategy and philanthropic engagement.
• Competence in supporting investment and endowment management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fundraising strategy and philanthropic engagement.
• Support investment and endowment management.
• Attend Board meetings and participate in subcommittees.

Skills

Fundraising in higher education

Building philanthropic relationships

Investment management

Higher education governance

Charity finance

Marine or environmental science research

Job description

A marine science membership organization in the United Kingdom is seeking at least two independent Board Members with expertise in philanthropy and investment management. Responsibilities include advising on the fundraising strategy, supporting investment management, and participating in Board meetings. The roles are unremunerated but expenses will be reimbursed, and successful candidates will contribute to raising £15 million for sustainable funding of PhD studentships. A commitment to attend twice-yearly meetings is required.