Fundraising Lead

Entelechy Arts is seeking a new Trustee with a background in fundraising in the charity or cultural sectors. This individual will also be the Fundraising Lead for the Board, working with the Director to help diversify our income streams and respond to new opportunities.

Our trustees are required to:

• Ensure the effective, efficient administration and financial stability of Entelechy Arts.
• Provide governance and aspiration for Entelechy Arts, ensuring delivery in line with its business plan and strategic objectives.
• Act as an ambassador and advocate for Entelechy Arts.
• Have good communication, diplomacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ensure that the Board has put in place satisfactory systems of control in respect of legal, operational and financial risk management.
• Be available at times outside of board meetings for sub-committees as required.

Time Commitment

Trustees join the Board with an initial 3-year commitment, which can be renewed. Entelechy's Board meets 4 times per year, generally at the company's base in Deptford SE8 on Tuesday evenings, though sometimes online when necessary. In addition there is one Board away day per annum. The trustee will be expected to also chair Entelechy's fundraising sub-committees, which meets quarterly. Other time commitments will include ongoing liaison with the Chair of the Board (generally by phone or email), attending key Entelechy Arts' events, championing the charity in external networks and developing influential partnerships.

Further Information

If you would like an informal discussion about the position please contact:

Mike Brooks (Director) at mailto:mike.brooks@entelechyarts.org - mike.brooks@entelechyarts.org

Please note that like most trustee roles, this role is unremunerated. Reasonable pre-agreed expenses (e.g. travel) are always reimbursed and we will provide all necessary access support.

We have set a provisional deadline of Monday 29th April, but we can be flexible.