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Charleston is seeking a new Trustee to join its Board at an exciting stage in the organisation’s development.
Charleston is a year-round cultural organisation with sites in Firle and Lewes, bringing people together to engage with art and ideas. The former home and studio of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, Charleston has a rich history rooted in the Bloomsbury group and a contemporary mission to champion experimental thinking, social inclusion and the power of art to provoke new thinking.
We are particularly seeking a trustee with significant experience in financial management, investment and endowment strategy. You will work closely with the CEO and fellow trustees to shape and lead Charleston’s approach to building and stewarding its new Permanent Endowment Trust, helping to create a secure and sustainable financial foundation for the organisation’s future.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of financial management, investment, reserves and endowment management.
- Experience of fundraising, particularly endowment campaigns.
- Strategic thinking, sound judgement and strong Board-level decision-making skills.
- An understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities.
- The ability to build influential philanthropic, corporate, public or charitable relationships.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills.
- A commitment to Charleston’s mission, vision and values.
Knowledge of the arts, heritage, museums or cultural sectors, previous board or committee experience, and experience of strategic partnerships would be advantageous. You do not need to be a qualified accountant.
The successful candidate will join Charleston’s Business and Finance Committee, which meets quarterly, alongside four Board meetings each year in Sussex and London. Trustees serve a three-year term, renewable for a second term subject to Board approval. The role is unremunerated, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
We particularly welcome applications from people from backgrounds underrepresented in the cultural sector, including Disabled people, people from the Global Majority, LGBTQ+ people and people from low-income backgrounds.
Closing date: 9am (GMT), Friday 16 October 2026.
Interview: Friday 20 November 2026, Charleston, Firle (BN8 6LL).
To apply, please send a concise covering letter addressing the person specification and CV.
To apply, please send a concise covering letter addressing the person specification and CV.
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About this Role
Location: Remote (Global)
Commitment: Volunteer Unpaid Position, 10-15 Hours per Week
Reports to: Head of Recruitment
About Solution Community: an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 70+ countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experience from some of the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Walmart, Meta, Microsoft, and many others, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion.
Our Mission: To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We bridge non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.
Our Vision: Imagine a world where every person can thrive—a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are making that vision a reality and driving change that will shape the future.
Professional Volunteering: skills-based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action.
Position Summary
Solution Community is seeking an experienced, passionate Volunteer Development/Fundraising Network Senior Recruiter to attract, engage, and onboard talented fundraising and development professionals. This strategic volunteer role will help build a strong network of fundraising leaders, donor engagement specialists, grant professionals, and development experts who can contribute to the organization's long-term sustainability and impact.
The ideal candidate is an experienced recruiter with expertise in sourcing and recruiting talent within nonprofit development, philanthropy, fundraising, donor relations, corporate partnerships, or advancement functions.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to identify and attract fundraising and development professionals.
- Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates for volunteer and leadership opportunities within the fundraising network.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines across philanthropy, nonprofit development, donor relations, grants management, and corporate social responsibility sectors.
- Partner with organizational leaders to understand current and future fundraising talent needs.
- Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Network Development & Community Building
- Expand and strengthen a diverse network of fundraising professionals, grant writers, development officers, donor relationship managers, and fundraising consultants.
- Establish relationships with professional associations, nonprofit networks, universities, and community organizations.
- Promote volunteer opportunities through networking, social media, and professional platforms.
- Help create a sustainable pipeline of fundraising talent and volunteer leaders.
Strategic Support
- Collaborate with fundraising and leadership teams to identify priority recruitment needs.
- Assist in recruiting volunteers for fundraising campaigns, grant initiatives, donor outreach, and partnership development efforts.
- Provide market insights and recommendations on best practices for recruiting development and fundraising talent.
- Support diversity and inclusion efforts within volunteer recruitment initiatives.
Process Improvement & Reporting
- Maintain candidate records and recruitment tracking through Dover, our applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Monitor recruitment metrics and provide updates on pipeline activities.
- Recommend innovative sourcing techniques and engagement strategies.
- Support continuous improvement of volunteer recruitment processes.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, executive search, or volunteer recruitment.
- Experience recruiting for fundraising, nonprofit development, donor relations, philanthropy, partnerships, or advancement functions.
- Strong sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a remote and collaborative environment.
- Passion for nonprofit, community impact, and mission-driven work.
Preferred
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, charities, foundations, or social impact initiatives.
- Familiarity with fundraising functions including donor stewardship, grant development, major gifts, and corporate partnerships.
- Existing network within the nonprofit, philanthropy, or fundraising community.
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Dover (ATS), or volunteer management platforms.
- Background recruiting senior-level or executive volunteers is a plus.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Recruiting
- Relationship Building
- Talent Sourcing
What We Offer
- Global collaboration with leaders and strategists from top global companies.
- Meaningful impact on global causes and communities.
- A vibrant, multicultural team spanning 70+ countries.
- A supportive environment rooted in compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
- Flexible work-life with full autonomy.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A formal recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer term.
Apply only if you are serious and committed to volunteering with Solution Community and can commit for the full duration.
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To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world's social problems.
