Always remember that fundraising is at the heart of the charity, therefore if you are a trustee, you are a fundraiser. It’s a responsibility that all trustees share. #trusteehour
— Trustee Leadership (@TrusteeLeaders) February 20, 2019
#trusteehour discussed fundraising tips for trustees after #scvogathering (Feb, 2019). We thank @HIVScotland for sharing the Institute of Fundraising free Trustees and Fundraising guidance, produced in partnership with CFG, NCVO and ACEVO. This includes a handbook, powerpoint presentation, ten top tips, blog and the below animation. It is not worth repeating the top ten tips here, please view them directly on the IoF website here.
OSCR also has some excellent advice on its website, covering regulation, rules, Scottish charity law and handling complaints.
Other than the general guidance available we considered the potential of a ‘Fundraising Trustee’ role. This was seen as positive and many suggestions were made on how best to get value out of trustees with fundraising experience and interest. Plus, the recognition that all trustees have collective responsibility for fundraising.
I think a trustee with fundraising experience is a great addition to a charity board At a previous charity as a sole fundraiser, they formed a Fundraising Sub-Committee- not to monitor & create work but to be guided by me & physically help me fundraise That was great #trusteehour
— HIV Scotland (@HIVScotland) February 20, 2019
Btw, I’d argue it goes even further than that Everyone in a charity is a fundraiser in some capacity even if simply doing their job which enhances the reputation of the charity This often leads to donations However, we must lead from the top & trustees can do this #trusteehour
— HIV Scotland (@HIVScotland) February 20, 2019
I think having someone with particular expertise in a subject can be really valuable, so long as they’re not expected to do everything around that topic & the other trustees understand they’re ALL collectively responsible for it. #trusteehour
— Anna Bezodis (@annabezodis) February 20, 2019
The next #trusteehour will take place on Tues 26th March, 8-9pm on the theme ‘Fraud and cyber-crime – what trustees need to know.’