Fundraising Convention Board - Role Description
About Fundraising Convention
Fundraising Convention is the leading fundraising conference in Europe and biggest outside the US, regularly attracting over 2,500 attendees. Both experienced members of the fundraising community and those at the threshold of a career in fundraising see Fundraising Convention as the place to grow; with new ideas to consider and techniques to learn and apply.
The programme of content-rich sessions, presented by experienced and knowledgeable speakers, is streamed into clear tracks to reflect the current fundraising marketplace. It includes sessions for all levels of experience and for all sizes of organisation so that programmes can be specifically built around attendees’ needs to ensure they get the most out of their convention.
There are also plenty of opportunities to interact with and learn from one another; with networking, facilitated sessions and social events woven into the fabric of the event.
Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Responsibility for delivering Fundraising Convention rests with the Chartered Institute Learning & Volunteering Team. This includes the financial planning and management of the event, promoting Fundraising Convention and ultimately running the event. Our Director of Learning & Volunteering is responsible for pulling everything together and for ensuring that Fundraising Convention meets the Chartered Institute’s financial and non-financial objectives.
The Fundraising Convention Board
Reporting to the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, the Fundraising Convention Board’s key responsibility is to shape and deliver excellent learning content for Fundraising Convention.
Board members are selected for their commitment and contribution to the sector, their knowledge, networks and desire to see the sector improve.
It is recognised that the Board comprises senior, time-stretched committed people so all meetings will be held virtually unless collectively agreed otherwise. The contributions of the Fundraising Convention Board are truly appreciated.
Each Fundraising Convention Board Member works with 1 or 2 other Fundraising Convention Board Members to develop one of the tracks of conference content for Fundraising Convention, by selecting from the submissions created by the Chartered Institute’s call for sessions and then actively inviting and confirming speakers to fill any gaps for a high quality and comprehensive coverage of the issues and techniques.
Board members then work with speakers to ensure quality of content, that sessions fulfil the brief and are tailored to the audience. The Board are also ambassadors for Fundraising Convention and play an active role at the event itself.
The role of Fundraising Convention Board Members and the Fundraising Convention Board Chair can be held for up to three consecutive years.
We ask that during their time on the Board, Fundraising Convention Board members do not volunteer on committees for other (non-Chartered Institute of Fundraising) fundraising focussed events.
In line with other Chartered Institute Committees, all Board members must hold a current Individual Membership of the Chartered Institute.
Board members are required to abide by and champion our Code of Behaviour for Training and Events
The Content
Tracks are designed to focus content of Fundraising Convention into specific fundraising disciplines, making it easier for delegates to plan their sessions and also to ensure that the content represents a spectrum of knowledge.
Alignment with and reference to the Chartered Institute’s Competence Framework will be an important feature of Fundraising Convention in 2023.
Online content will be delivered to ensure that the event remains accessible, and will complement the in-person experience.
Board members are requested to work in teams of two or three with responsibility for a particular track within the Fundraising Convention, following the agreed format each year.
The Tracks
It is likely that these will be reviewed for 2023, but as a guide, our Fundraising Convention Board members have expertise across the following areas:
- Beyond the Sector
- Legacies
- Personal Development and Leadership
- Philanthropy and Partnerships
- Public Fundraising and Mass Engagement
- Strategy
- Supporter Insight and Research
- The Future of Fundraising
Role Description for Fundraising Convention Board Members
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Overall Objective
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To support the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and the Convention Board Chair in delivering an effective programme of workshops and sessions for Fundraising Convention.
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Main Tasks
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To co-ordinate an allocated track and to identify speakers to achieve this.
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To carry out tasks as are mutually agreed at Fundraising Convention Board meetings to agreed timescales. To search for speakers and encourage them to submit sessions online.
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To bring to the attention of the Chair or Head any matter which could influence a positive or negative outcome for Fundraising Convention.
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To ensure attendance at every Fundraising Convention Board meeting.
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To attend Fundraising Convention on a full-time basis and attend key events within Fundraising Convention. It is acknowledged that there may be exceptions to this. A complimentary three-day pass will be provided for you.
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Duties and responsibilities Include:
- Consult widely in the sector and identify potential topics for sessions.
- Assess all the session submissions received through the Fundraising Convention website.
- Proactively identify potential speakers and approach them to agree session content, being mindful of budget and agreeing any cost implications with the Chartered Institue staff team
- To communicate well with the Chartered Institute staff team and encourage your speakers to do the same, which includes keeping the Chartered Institute staff team in the loop and keeping to production deadlines.
- Develop a programme for the Track, which has a wide variety of high quality sessions. There should be a balance between innovation, breadth of subjects covered, and depth of learning to cater for a wide range of audience experience.
- To ensure the speakers feel proud to speak at Fundraising Convention and enjoy the experience.
- To maintain contact with all speakers in your track to ensure that the session description and brief are being fulfilled.
- To attend and introduce the sessions within your track and evaluate track feedback following Fundraising Convention and pass on recommendations for the following year.
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To bring to the attention of the Chair any potential conflicts of interest, and if required, to withdraw from Fundraising Convention Board meetings when such matters are discussed.
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To broadcast and champion the value of Fundraising Convention to the sector as the key learning event of the year, including some personalised promotional activity.
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