Board Director, Lawyer (Voluntary Position) – Flexible Location

Australia’s only nationally focused community foundation, Australian Communities Foundation, is currently seeking interest from candidates with a strong legal background (practising lawyer) to join our Board.

We are seeking a practicing lawyer (essential) with deep experience and understanding of non-profit, trust and charitable law (desirable).

Ideally, the successful candidate will also have prior governance experience, be aligned with the values of the organisation, and have a demonstrated commitment to giving/philanthropy.

Diverse and/or younger candidates that can bring new perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT US

Australian Communities Foundation is a non-profit, intermediary foundation working with hundreds of everyday philanthropists to support structured giving, address social issues, and create positive, community-led change.

Australian Communities Foundation currently supports 470+ funds and foundations, responsibly invests $130+ million and distributes over $20 million through more than 1,000 grants annually to organisations and initiatives to ensure our non-profit partners can continue operating, pursue strategic initiatives and fund their most critical projects.

As a community we also collectively identify and support changemakers who are tackling the big issues facing Australia within our four focus areas: strengthening our democracy, supporting First Nations self-determination, safeguarding the environment and tackling inequality. In our 25-year history, Australian Communities Foundation has made in excess of 10,000 grants distributing more than $120 million to Australian and international communities.

Our purpose: Activate a nation of givers to create a fairer and more sustainable Australia.

Our role: As a broker of change, we enable, support and amplify giving.

Our promise: We are an organisation built on strong values, using capital as a means of achieving impact.

Our values: Inclusion, Agency, Courage and Fairness.

NEXT STEPS

Head to the Australian Communities Foundation to download the position description and apply: https://communityfoundation.org.au/about/careers

Interested candidates are invited to forward their CV and a cover letter to Madeleine Shea, Executive Assistant: [email protected] or phone Madeleine for initial enquiries: (03) 9412 0412.

Applications close 5pm AEDT Friday 10 March.

Australian Communities Foundation is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people with lived experience of disability.