Volunteer: Trustee with Fundraising Experience - The Donkey Sanctuary
The Donkey Sanctuary (Ireland) Company Limited by Guarantee is a proud subsidiary of The Donkey Sanctuary UK charity group. For nearly four decades, we have been dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and caring for neglected and abandoned donkeys and mules across Ireland.
Since our inception, we have provided lifelong care to over 5,700 donkeys and mules. Today, more than 1,200 donkeys are under our care, with nearly 300 rehomed into loving Guardian Homes within the community.
Beyond rescue and sanctuary work, we actively support donkey welfare in the wider community. Our team offers guidance and assistance to private owners on essential care topics such as castration, microchipping, veterinary treatment, and farriery.
Vision: A world where every donkey has a good quality of life. Mission: Improving the lives of donkeys every day.
The Role
The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland is seeking a trustee with fundraising experience to join the board.
Role Requirements And Key Responsibilities Include
* Charity Fundraising: The ideal candidate will have direct experience in charity fundraising.
* Governance and Compliance: As a trustee, you will help uphold best practices in charity governance and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
* Strategic Oversight: Contribute to the development and monitoring of the charity’s strategic direction.
* Resource Management: Support sound financial oversight, ensuring the charity’s resources are managed effectively and in line with agreed policies.
Skills And Experience Required
* Charity Fundraising Expertise: proven experience in diverse fundraising strategies within the charity sector in Ireland.
* Board Experience: Previous experience serving on a board or committee, or working closely with boards in an executive capacity, is advantageous.
* Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders and fellow trustees.
* Time Commitment: Ability to commit sufficient time to attend board meetings and undertake follow-up responsibilities.
* Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to think strategically and contribute to long-term planning.
* Commitment to Mission: A genuine passion for donkeys, and understanding of the vision and purpose of The Donkey Sanctuary.
* Values: A strong alignment with the charity’s values and ethos.
* Leadership: Proven leadership experience within an organisation of comparable scale.
Diversity and Inclusion: The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland is committed to increasing the diversity of its Board to better reflect the communities it serves and to strengthen its governance.
Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Trustee: Comply with the charity’s governing document, ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit, act in the best interest of the charity, act with reasonable care and skill, and manage the assets of your charity.
Board Meetings
The Board of Trustees of The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland typically convenes four times a year. Most meetings are conducted virtually via videoconference during standard business hours.
Remuneration
The role of trustee is a voluntary position and is therefore not remunerated, but reasonable travel and other expenses incurred as part of the role will be reimbursed in accordance with Charity Regulator guidance and the charity’s expenses policy.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: Thora Mackey, Boardmatch Ireland, thora@boardmatch.ie. Closing date for applications: 17:00, 28 October 2025
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