Purpose of the Role
As a Trustee with a fundraising background (preferably in the arts and culture sector), you will take the lead at board level on fundraising, whilst ensuring that the collective responsibility of the Board of Trustees for the fundraising governance is maintained.

Trustee with lead responsibility for fundraising - key areas of responsibility
Defining the long-term vision and strategic direction for MTFF's fundraising, and developing realistic and robust plans to achieve them
Support MTFF in developing constructive, transparent relationships with potential and current funders
Identify, review and manage MTFF's fundraising risks. risks, and ensuring compliance with the constitution, Code of Fundraising Practice, and with relevant laws and regulator requirements
Work closely with the Treasurer and officers to ensure fundraising aligns with MTFF's values, purpose, and culture
Work closely with the board members and officers to develop grant applications
Ensure that MTFF carries out due diligence checks on donors, beneficiaries and local partners, and also monitors the end use of funds.

The trustees lead the charity and decide how it is run, they have joint responsibility for its operation. Key responsibilities for all trustees:
Ensuring that the charity is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit
Complying with the charity's governing document and the law
Acting in the charity's best interests
Managing the charity's resources responsibly
Acting with reasonable care and skill
Ensuring the charity is accountable.
This trustee acts as a critical friend, advocate and advisor, helping MTFF identify and secure relevant funding while maintaining its independence, integrity and charitable mission.