# Institute of Fundraising seeks new trustees

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2005/04/04/institute-fundraising-seeks-new-trustees/
- Published: 2005-04-04T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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The Institute of Fundraising is now seeking candidates willing to stand as potential
trustees, and hopes in future that its trustees will together represent all of the
four nations of the UK.
The Institute of Fundraising has invited its members to 
consider standing as trustees of the organisation. Completed nomination forms from
those passionate about fundraising need to be returned by 13 May 2005.

Trustees need to be available to attend six meetings a year as well as participate
in one of the sub-committees dealing with one of the Institute’s areas of strategic
work. Meetings are normally held in London and usually last from 3 to 6pm. The term
of office is three years with the ability to re-stand for a further three years.
The Institutes’ governing documents forbid Trustees to be paid other than reimbursement
of standard expenses.

This year the Institute is specifically encouraging candidates from England, Wales,
Scotland and Northern Ireland to stand to ensure full representation nationwide.“
We will present a stronger collective voice by being able to speak as either one
nation or a UK wide body when it is most appropriate”, Sue Douthwaite, Honorary 
Secretary, told the Institute’s members.

## Advertisement

This year is the first year when one seat is specifically earmarked for candidates
from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales as well as three representing England.
When the ballot papers are published, it will be clear which candidates are standing
for which nations.

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