Organisation : Climate for Change
Location : Melbourne (Brunswick)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Development, Community Engagement, Conservation & Environment
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 9 Oct, 2021
About the organisation
About Climate for Change
Climate for Change (C4C) is a volunteer-powered not-for-profit based in Melbourne. Our mission is to create the social mandate in Australia for effective action on climate change. To do this we use a ‘Tupperware party’ style model of small gatherings in people’s homes (currently virtual due to risks associated with COVID-19), each of which generates at least one more. This is a unique model within the climate movement that allows both deep engagement and exponential growth.
As an organisation we aim to bring climate change to the forefront of public concern by: reaching out to people who are sympathetic to action, but not yet engaged with or active on the issue; then inspiring and supporting them to take effective action and to have `meaningful conversations with their family and friends about climate change.
We are the only organisation in Australia dedicated to supporting people to have more effective conversations about climate change.
Further information is available at our website: www.climateforchange.org.au
About the role
We are seeking 4-5 individuals who share our vision, values and with either of the following skills and experiences to join our board of directors (board):
Finance or accounting
Company secretarial
Strong connections in the philanthropic sector
Campaigning or organising experience within the climate or progressive movement
Legal and governance
Strategic communications, fundraising and supporter engagement
About the Board
The board works closely with the Co-Chief Executive Officers (Co-CEOs) and plays a key role in the governance of the organisation, serving as the guardian of C4C’s mission and values while ensuring compliance with relevant statutory laws and regulations, and effective risk management.
As a non-executive director (board member) you will be responsible for:
Organisational adherence to C4C’s constitution
Development of a strategy that aligns with C4C’s vision and values
Maintaining compliance with relevant statutory laws and regulations
Ensuring strong financial management of C4C’s finances
Supporting C4C’s programs through direct involvement, fundraising and ambassadorship
Providing the CEOs and the broader team with support, guidance and feedback
Consistent attendance and active engagement at board meetings (virtual)
Timely engagement with online communications
According to our rules, board members are required to be financial members of C4C, membership fees are $48 per year.
About You
Passionate about tackling climate change and environmental sustainability
Strive to work with humility and integrity
Experience in non-profit governance (strongly preferred)
A willingness to go above and beyond
A basic understanding of accounting and finance concepts
Networks useful to the development and growth of C4C
About the Commitment
A minimum 2 year term
On average 12-15 hours per month, including induction, meetings and important events
- Active participation on at least one of the board’s 3 sub-committees:
○ Fundraising
○ Governance & Risk
○ Finance
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Board – Non Executive Director (Volunteer) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Engagement, #Conservation_and_Environment
