Fundraising Trustee

We’re seeking a Fundraising Trustee who’ll bring expertise, insight, and strategic guidance to help HIAS+JCORE strengthen and diversify our income. Working with the Board and staff/volunteers, you’ll ensure fundraising is ethical, sustainable, and aligned with our mission and values.

Trustees are expected to give around two hours per month to their role. Board meetings take place four times a year in London, with a mixture of online and in-person meetings. As Fundraising Trustee, you would also be required to attend our quarterly Finance and Fundraising sub-group. Such meetings are held virtually.

Trustees serve for a term of three years, which can be renewed once.

Prior trustee experience is desirable, but not essential. We particularly encourage applications from those who may not typically see themselves on trustee boards: women, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and those who have experience of the asylum system.

• Contribute to the overall governance of the charity as a member of the Board of Trustees.
• Provide advice and support on fundraising strategy, ensuring income generation is realistic and compliant with regulation.
• Act as a fundraising champion on HIAS+JCORE’s board, working with and supporting other trustees to explore fundraising possibilities.
• If networks for fundraising exist, use them to support the work of the charity.
• Support the development of diverse fundraising streams (e.g. individual giving, trusts and foundations, community fundraising, corporate support) and advise and support with appeals and major fundraising events/campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice, including the Code of Fundraising Practice, and through HIAS+JCORE’s policies and procedures.
• Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting its work and helping to raise its profile.

The day-to-day operations of HIAS+JCORE are conducted by staff and volunteers under the overall leadership of our Executive Director and the oversight of our Trustees.

Essential

• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
• Understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of charity trusteeship.
• Knowledge and experience of fundraising (e.g. trusts, corporates, major donors, community fundraising, or digital campaigns).
• Strategic thinker, able to balance long-term planning with practical advice.
• Strong communication and networking skills.

Desirable

• Experience of fundraising in a small charity context.
• Existing networks that could support the charity’s fundraising efforts.
• Understanding of charity finance and/or marketing.

To serve as a Trustee you must be over the age of 16 and not disqualified because of bankruptcy, unspent criminal convictions for offences of deception or dishonesty, or a legal order for removal/disqualification as a Trustee or company director. It is a criminal offence to act as a trustee while disqualified.

HIAS+JCORE is the UK Jewish response to refuge and asylum. We are led by our Jewish values and history of compassion, responsibility, solidarity, and partnership.

Our organisation came into this form through the joining of operations between two organisations: the UK-based JCORE (Jewish Council for Racial Equality, founded in 1976) and HIAS, the international humanitarian agency (headquartered in the United States).

HIAS+JCORE’s vision is a UK where displaced people find safety, community, and are welcomed by good neighbours. Our work is guided by our vision of a country where refugees and people seeking asylum can flourish – free from racism and xenophobia.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email david.mason@hiasjcore.org to arrange an informal chat.

If you would like to make a formal application, please send a CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications, commitment to HIAS+JCORE’s mission, and relevant expertise and CV to the above. Please put your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line.

Interviews are likely to be conducted over video call.

Timeline

October 2025: applications open, time to hold informal conversations and to apply

November 2025: applications close at 9am on Friday 7 November 2025. Interviews will be conducted over Zoom with HIAS+JCORE staff and trustees.

December 2025: successful candidates are invited to attend the December board meeting as observers before a final decision is taken.