Trustee with lead responsibility for fundraising

Salary: Voluntary, travel and subsistence expenses paid

Mansfield Town Film Festival is looking for a Trustee to join their board

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 run 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. risks, and ensuring compliance with the constitution, Code of Fundraising Practice, and with 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
• 3 year term of office

To apply:

Please send a CV and covering email to
admin@mansfieldtownfilmfestival.com, setting out your relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

Use the same email to request an informal discussion and to request a copy of the full detailed job description.

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The closing date for this position is 15/07/2026 at 17:00