# Institute urges fundraisers to volunteer as trustees

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2010/01/12/institute-urges-fundraisers-volunteer-trustees/
- Published: 2010-01-12T10:34:26+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**The Institute of Fundraising is encouraging its members to volunteer for another
charity as a Trustee, citing a lack of professional fundraisers sitting on Boards.**

Institute Chief Executive Lindsay Boswell has emailed members saying: “Imagine all
those boards including people who understand, champion and encourage fundraising
teams and the work they do”.

As well as directly helping the chosen charity, volunteering will also benefit the
fundraiser, argues the Institute. They would enhance their networking, learn about
other types of charities and how they work, and probably learn new skills to apply
in their main role.

## Advertisement

The Institute suggests that members explore the Trustee vacancies on the newly-created
Trustees Unlimited website and those listed by NCVO.

www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/influence/volunteeringasatrustee

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