Trustee with lead responsibility for fundraising
Mansfield Town Film Festival
Mansfield / Remote
Home Trustee with lead responsibility for fundraising
Salary: Voluntary, travel and subsistence expenses paid
MTFF is a celebration of independent filmmaking that brings bold, thought-provoking, and inspiring short films to the heart of Nottinghamshire. As of 2026, they are a BIFA-qualifying festival. MTFF is committed to championing diverse voices, with a particular focus on working‑class storytelling, Women’s, LGBTQIA+, and Disabled/Neurodiverse voices. MTFF runs a 3‑day film festival, a year‑round film education and participation programme, and is involved in many local cultural initiatives.
MTFF, now in its 4th year, recently applied for charitable status and is seeking a Trustee to support its fundraising efforts.
About You
You’ll have a fundraising background – preferably in the arts and culture sector – and will take the lead at board level on fundraising. You have:
- A track record of success at an operational and strategic level
- An understanding of the UK charity sector, including good governance, Charity Commission guidance and regulatory requirements, relevant legislation
- An understanding of the challenges facing small UK charities in maximising income and cultivating donors
- Experience of a range of fundraising practices – individual giving, corporate and philanthropic giving, grant‑making trusts and foundations would be valuable
- Networking skills, influencing and communication skills
- Knowledge of digital or social media
- A good understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice
- Commitment to MTFF’s mission around access, working‑class representation and cultural opportunity.
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 and ensure compliance with the constitution, Code of Fundraising Practice, and 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.
Time Commitment
- Attendance at monthly online Board meetings
- Advisory input related to portfolio areas
- Estimated commitment: 6‑8 hours per month / 2 hours per week
The closing date for this position is 15/07/2026 at 17:00
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