Re-Advertised: Trustees – Business Committee (Fundraising or Finance)

Call for Applications: Trustees – Business Committee (Fundraising or Finance)

Apply by Tuesday, 17th February, 2026

About Restless Development

Restless Development is a locally-led, globally connected network, independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most.

We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 5000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating a network that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

More information about Restless Development:

• �� Restless Development Strategy
• �� Youth Collective
• �� Power Shifting Checklist
• �� We Are Restless Blog

ABOUT THE TRUSTEE:

Here at Restless, we’re building a progressive, forward thinking locally-led, globally connected network where our people and purpose are central to everything we do. We believe in the power of young people to lead change. We are a values based employer - placing a focus on culture, equity, wellbeing, safeguarding and power shifting in all that we do.

The financial sustainability and growth of our organisation are crucial to achieving our vision of a just and sustainable world for all. To support this, we are seeking two highly motivated and skilled individuals to join our Global Board of Trustees as members of the Business Committee. These individuals will bring strong experience in either Finance or Fundraising, and will contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the agency during a time of transformation and growth.

About the Role

As a member of the Business Committee, you will contribute to the governance, strategy, and decision-making of the Board, while offering subject matter expertise in either Finance or Fundraising.

You will ideally have the following skills/ experience:

Experience in Finance (such as accounting, audit, or financial management):

• �� Strategic oversight of financial management to ensure accountability and mission alignment.
• �� Contribution to financial strategies that reflect our power-shifting commitments.
• �� Experience with financial reporting, budget reviews, and risk registers.
• �� Advisory input on long-term financial planning, investment opportunities, and risk management.
• �� Championing financial transparency and sustainability across the agency.

OR

Experience in Fundraising (such as resource mobilization, donor engagement, or income diversification):

• �� Strategic oversight of fundraising strategies aligned with mission and values.
• �� Support for income diversification (trusts and foundations, institutional donors, corporate partnerships).
• �� Advice on innovative and ethical fundraising approaches.
• �� Monitoring progress on income targets and strengthening partnerships.
• �� Championing values-aligned fundraising practices that uplift youth-led impact.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who:

• �� Have a strong background and experience in either Finance or Fundraising.
• �� Are passionate about youth leadership, global equity, and the role of young people in shaping sustainable development.
• �� Can offer time, energy, and strategic input as a Trustee, supporting the agency through oversight and challenge.
• �� Are aligned with Restless Development’s values and committed to equity, accountability, and power shifting.

Our Commitment to Youth Leadership

As a youth-led agency, we are especially keen to hear from young people under the age of 35, and encourage expressions of interest from individuals in the Global South and from underrepresented backgrounds

TIME COMMITMENT:

Trustees serve on a voluntary basis, serving on at least one Trustee Committee (meeting quarterly) as well as additional meetings when required. We’re open to remote candidates as well as those in our major hubs - the Board runs remotely. You would be expected to attend:

• �� 5 x board meetings annually
• �� 4 x quarterly Business Committee meetings;
• �� 1 x annual 1-day Board development day.

ABOUT THE GLOBAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

The Restless Development Global Board of Trustees is the ultimate governance body for the organisation, serving as stewards of its resources and ultimately responsible for our strategy, operations and financial management It works in partnership with national boards, which hold legal responsibility in their own jurisdictions — to ensure a coherent global direction, alignment with our shared mission, and consistent application of our values across the network. You can find out more about our current Board and a link to our latest Board reports here.

The Trustees seek to work closely with the Co CEOs and members of the Global Leadership Group of Restless Development to achieve its goals, and are responsible for providing support, guidance and decisions in the following areas:

• �� People and Culture including providing advice on the design of strategic learning and development initiatives in line with our values and behaviours framework and using your expertise to support us with talent management and succession planning.
• �� Leadership selection, including appointing the Chief Executive and approving the appointments of senior members of the GLG.
• �� Strategic thinking, including approving the overall organisational strategy proposed by the GLG and providing high-level input to ensure alignment with Restless Development’s long-term vision and priorities.
• �� Financial oversight, including a formal review of the organisation’s annual budget, reserves levels and cashflow forecasting, and supporting the GLG in financial management and organisation.
• �� Guidance and Support, including giving advice to the Chief Executive and GLG about the operations of the organisation in areas such as personnel management, strategic choices and legal requirements.
• �� Networking, including using your personal and professional network to assist the Chief Executive and GLG in gaining high level access to relevant individuals and institutions to support the operation and growth of the organisation.
• �� Fundraising (where possible), including assisting the Chief Executive in gaining high level access to potential donors and supporters, and providing advice and assistance more generally on areas of fundraising.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your CV and an expression of interest that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words) Please include at least one example of a recent moment or product that you have led.

Apply by Tuesday 17th February 2026 before 5pm BST. For more tips on how to apply visit our website here.

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