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Are you passionate about driving real change towards a healthier, fairer, more connected and more sustainable Australia? Do you want to empower the next generation to imagine a brighter future, where people and the planet can thrive?

We’re currently seeking applications from visionary, purpose-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors as we enter an exciting phase of growth.

 
 
 
 

Board Chair and Board Member

Position description

About us
The Sandro Demaio Foundation is a not-for-profit charity that envisions a future where every child and their families enjoy good health enabled by a delicious, healthy, sustainable and fair food system.
We’re on a mission to create opportunities for children, young people and their communities to learn about and shape a food system that is delicious, healthy, sustainable and fair. Our primary focus is on the delivery and expansion of the Little Food Festival, Australia’s first and only food festival for kids.

About you
Do you want to use your skills to support the growth of Australia’s first food festival for kids - the Little Food Festival? We're looking for Board Directors who bring both strategic acumen and genuine commitment to our mission. We’re in an exciting time of opportunity as we scale up the Little Food Festival and add new projects to our offering. This is the perfect time for experienced Board Directors to join us in shaping SDF’s future direction primarily in identifying and securing strategic funding and business development opportunities.

What’s involved?

  • Time commitment: Approximately one hour per week

  • Volunteer role (unpaid)

  • A blend of strategic board work and operational support in line with your skillset

  • Attend and represent SDF at key events, fundraisers, and sector engagements

  • Collaborate closely with the Senior Program Manager and Founder to execute on strategic goals.

Key skill areas we’re looking for:

We are seeking Board Directors with experience in the following areas to fill two current vacancies.

 

BOARD CHAIR – FINANCE/GOVERNANCE FOCUS

  • Strong governance and strategic leadership experience

  • Ability to guide a collaborative and values-led Board

  • CPA/CA accreditation or equivalent financial expertise

  • Experience with financial oversight and risk

  • Previous governance or Company Secretary experience is highly regarded.

  • Well-established networks and a commitment to our mission.

BOARD MEMBER – FUNDRAISING FOCUS

  • Experience in leading NFP/social enterprises to scale up, grow and expand

  • Ability to provide strategic guidance to grow and diversify SDF’s funding base 

  • Established relationships, with the ability to Identify and support high-level relationships  across philanthropy, corporate sponsors, trusts and foundations.

  • Previous experience in delivering comprehensive fundraising strategies that drive growth and increase revenue 

  • Ability to oversee the production of pitch decks and proposal documents that articulate SDF’s impact and value to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the SDF Board

  • Support our Senior Program Manager in their role

  • Contribute to the development of SDF’s strategy 

  • Ensure highest standards of governance and regulatory compliance

  • Commit to regular Board meetings (approximately 1 meeting per quarter)

  • Commit to monthly meetings with the Senior Program Manager.

Diversity and inclusion
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who would enhance our board's diversity across age, gender, cultural background and abilities.

 To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter to allira@sandrofoundation.org

 

The Sandro Demaio Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We Acknowledge their continued connection to land, water and community and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.