Role title: Campaigning and Political Activity Trustee Reports to: Senior Members of paid staff (Chief Executive, Finance Director), The Board of trustees, and may vary depending on size and focus of organisation). Background: A general background in marketing, policy and campaigns, civil service, government personnel, specialised areas of campaigning, advocacy, lobbying, communications. 1.0 Role Summary Responsible for creating awareness of the organsiation’s activities, to educate or involve the public by mobilising their support on a particular issue, or to influence or change public attitudes. Within the political remit, the trustee may be required to influence political decision makers to further or support the organisation’s charitable purposes while complying within legal frameworks and governing document. 2.0 Main Responsibilities of the Campaigning and Political Trustee Weigh options, strategic risks, costs and benefits before starting a campaign or political activity. Set clear and measurable objectives when planning a campaign or political activity and how the campaign or activity will further or support the work of the charity. Develop objectives and ensure that the organisation within the scope and implications of campaigning objectives or political involvement required. Identify and review and implement systems to mitigate these risks. Safeguard company image by ensuring effective control over messaging and positioning involved in campaigns and political activity. Integrate core objective of campaigns and political activity to meet funding objectives. Have adequate knowledge about the donors and to determine that donations are in the best interests of the charity. Monitor the impact and success of a campaign or political activity and contributing this knowledge to the effectiveness of future campaigning activities. 3.0 Qualities of a Trustee Essential Excellent organisation skills, good judgement and interpersonal skills with up to date experience of campaigning.
Role title: Campaigning and Political Activity Trustee Reports to: Senior Members of paid staff (Chief Executive, Finance Director), The Board of trustees, and may vary depending on size and focus of organisation). Background: A general background in marketing, policy and campaigns, civil service, government personnel, specialised areas of campaigning, advocacy, lobbying, communications. 1.0 Role Summary Responsible for creating awareness of the organsiation’s activities, to educate or involve the public by mobilising their support on a particular issue, or to influence or change public attitudes. Within the political remit, the trustee may be required to influence political decision makers to further or support the organisation’s charitable purposes while complying within legal frameworks and governing document. 2.0 Main Responsibilities of the Campaigning and Political Trustee Weigh options, strategic risks, costs and benefits before starting a campaign or political activity. Set clear and measurable objectives when planning a campaign or political activity and how the campaign or activity will further or support the work of the charity. Develop objectives and ensure that the organisation within the scope and implications of campaigning objectives or political involvement required. Identify and review and implement systems to mitigate these risks. Safeguard company image by ensuring effective control over messaging and positioning involved in campaigns and political activity. Integrate core objective of campaigns and political activity to meet funding objectives. Have adequate knowledge about the donors and to determine that donations are in the best interests of the charity. Monitor the impact and success of a campaign or political activity and contributing this knowledge to the effectiveness of future campaigning activities. 3.0 Qualities of a Trustee Essential Excellent organisation skills, good judgement and interpersonal skills with up to date experience of campaigning.
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