About T1International and T1International USA

T1International is a non-profit run by people with and impacted by type 1 diabetes for people with type 1 diabetes. We do not accept funding from the pharmaceutical industry or any medical device manufacturer to maintain our independence and ability to speak out freely.

T1International is leading the charge in the fight for affordable insulin and supplies worldwide. We believe in a world where everyone with type 1 diabetes has the opportunity to thrive, with affordable and sustainable access to the medicine and supplies they need. We are an international organisation, founded in the UK in 2013.

In 2019, we became a registered 501(c)(3). T1International USA is a financially independent organisation but works as a subdivision of T1International. All macro-level strategy and leadership is led by the T1International Global in the UK. T1International and T1International USA are both purely remote teams, with staff throughout the United States and abroad.

We currently have two Boards, a T1International USA Board and a T1International Global Board. You may apply to be a member of either or both boards. It is important that members of both Boards are aware of the work happening around the world so for the time being the two Board meetings will be held in tandem.

About the role

Trustees of T1International are highly engaged, supporting governance and oversight of the organisation's work. These individuals  share in responsibility to ensure the UK charity remains compliant with HMRC and Charity Commission rules and regulations. The USA Board members ensure the non-profit is compliant with IRS standards and other applicable laws and regulations. 

Join us and be part of an exciting grassroots advocacy movement that is supporting individuals and organisations facing type 1 diabetes worldwide. You will be helping to build our organisation as we become sustainable and continue to work hard until access to diabetes necessities and #insulin4all becomes a global reality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador of the organisation and its mission to the public, funders, partners, etc.
• Stay up-to-date with what is happening in the Global Health and diabetes space
• Ensure T1International's strategy is being delivered and it's organisational values upheld 
• Approve the organisational budget and ensure careful use and protection of funds and resources
• Assist in maintaining financial health of organisation, including fundraising efforts
• Approve legally-binding documents (employee handbooks, bylaws, financial authorisations, etc.)
• Oversee organisational compliance efforts
• Support and oversee the Executive Director 
• Attend regular meetings to understand status of organisational goals and ensure alignment with mission
• Uphold an open and respectful virtual environment, especially for those who are most marginalized 
• Support the healthy growth of a rapidly-growing team going through a time of transition 

Time Commitment & Terms of Appointment

• Trustee Board Meetings are held every quarter via Zoom (with occasional in person meetings), usually at 6:30pm BST
• Communication between meetings takes place via email, phone and other online platforms
• Trustees are expected to join and participate in a Committee, moving work forward between meetings (current Committees are Personnel, Fundraising, and Trusteeship)
• T1I asks that you commit to 1-3 hours per week on T1International duties if you take on this role, with occasional extra hours
• Trustee appointments will be reviewed annually, and newly inducted Trustees should expect to serve for at least 2 years, after a 4 month probation period 

Person Specifications

• Is committed to the aims and missions of T1International and to advocating for people with diabetes worldwide
• Has a full understanding of T1International's approach to sustainable change and thorough knowledge of our website content
• Pays great attention to detail and is thorough when undertaking tasks
• Exercises good, independent judgement
• Is responsive to emails and communications, meeting deadlines on time
• Works effectively as a member of a team while contributing an independent perspective
• Is willing and able to put in the time and effort to support T1International: this includes gaining a full understanding of T1International’s work, fundraising, projects, theory of change, etc.
• Is able to conduct business in English; other language skills desirable
• Maintains an understanding and acceptance of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

We are especially interested in hearing from you if you have expertise in the following areas:

• Leadership in a small-to-medium sized non-profits
• Fundraising
• Legal
• Data analytics 

T1International celebrates diversity and especially encourages people of color, women, trans, disabled, and/or other minority groups to apply.