Overview
Role: Fundraiser/Treasurer (voluntary)
Commitment: Quarterly Management Committee meetings
1 x half day per month assisting the Finance Officer
(and as required supporting the Manager in funding applications)
Attending some of the charity events/workshops each year
Reporting: Chair of Trustees
Finance team: Finance Officer/Manager, plus Derby Community Accountancy Service
Term: 3 years with the option of a further 3 years, upon re-election
Person Specification:
Maths and/or finance understanding and experience
Be available to advise and guide on financial matters in a professional manner
Experience and interest in fundraising/grant application writing
Responsibilities:
Maintaining an overview of the charity’s financial affairs.
Advising on financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans.
Ensure that the charity is financially viable and meets its’ present and future needs.
Support maintaining appropriate accounting procedures/records to meet all financial obligations.
Research/apply for core funding with assistance from the Manager.
General activities in conjunction with the Finance Officer on the following:
Banking: Ensure bank account details/signatories/practices are all up to date.
Deal with the bank as required.
Budgeting: Discuss/agree yearly budget with the Arts Manager & Finance Officer.
Yearly salary reviews in-line with current legislation.
Paying: Sign off Bacs payments/invoices each month.
Deal with any other finance business as necessary/raised by Finance Officer.
Reporting: Liaise with Finance Officer on quarterly reports for MC.
Advise MC on current/ongoing financial situation and budgets at quarterly meetings.
Planning: Contribute to business plans & financial information, as required.
Fundraising: Support the Arts Manager by identifying core/project funding and grants.
Assist in completing grant applications, providing information in the relevant format, as necessary.
