Closing Date
Sunday, 1 November 2020
Role type
Voluntary
Location
Australia-wide
Are you committed towards positive health, fitness and wellbeing outcomes in the community? Are you passionate about supporting the investment into world class cancer research projects?
- Positively impact community health and wellbeing as well as investment in cancer research
- Use your leadership experience and influence to develop sustainable revenue
- Apply your strong board experience
About the organisation
Organisation type: Fundraising cancer research
Annual operating budget: $2,518,778.00
Board meetings: 6 per annum
Board size: 10
Number of paid staff: 15
Number of volunteers: 100
Can Too Foundation offers professionally coached training programs across NSW and Queensland using qualified and experienced Coaches plus caring Mentors and Team Captains. Can Too trains all levels, from beginners to more experienced athletes. Structured training programs are tailored to specific physical challenges such as running races, ocean swims, trail walking and adventure challenges or you can choose your own event as a Can Too Beyond program.
In return for professionally coached training programs, our participants fundraise much needed support for Australian cancer research to fund the most brilliant, innovative early career cancer researchers.
About the role
Remuneration: Volunteer
Tenure: Minimum 3 years
Prior board experience required: Yes
Expertise sought: Governance, sustainable revenue, strategic development
Formal governance training required: Desirable
The organisation is now looking to appoint a new non-executive director and Chair to the Board. All Board members have a genuine interest and commitment to Can Too Foundation’s mission and values.
Successful candidates will have a working knowledge of the regulatory and compliance requirements of a Board role. Strategic expertise and experience in sustainable revenue development, strategic planning and a good understanding of health, fitness and wellbeing will be highly regarded. Being well networked in the business community will be advantageous.
This non-executive director and Chair role will require approximately six Board meetings per annum and these meetings can be conducted either face-to-face or online. Sub-committee meetings are conducted as required. As an engaged Chair, the director will attend some goal events during the course of the year to support participants. The appointment will be for an initial term of three years (which can be subsequently renewed by the Board).
How to Apply
If you are interested in learning more about this role, please download a copy of the Board Pack. If you have specific questions about this opportunity, please email hello@peopleforpurpose.com.au.
To apply, you MUST submit a CV and covering letter outlining why you are interested in representing Can Too Foundation, and how your skills and experience align to this opportunity. Please email your application to hello@peopleforpurpose.com.au
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 1 November 2020.