Board positions

2023 Board Nominations – Close 27 July 2023

• Philanthropic leadership
• High impact granting
• Growing local giving

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation Board is a volunteer-based Board that is values aligned, diverse and skilled.  2023 is the Foundation’s Centenary year, which is a unique opportunity to celebrate our impact and grow our charitable funds. Four Board positions will become vacant for appointment at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting in October 2023 of which three Board members are seeking reappointment with the support of the Board. The Foundation strives to have a Board that illustrates cultural, age, gender and linguistic diversity to reflect Melbourne’s broader community, coupled with relevant expertise, sound governance skills and a good understanding of the charitable sector through paid or voluntary roles.

The Foundation is seeking suitably qualified Board members with competencies and credentials in the following skills area:

• finance, accounting, risk and legal
• investment
• philanthropic giving and/or
• affordable housing and/or sustainable cities.

You will work alongside other honorary, professional Board members, with a sense of purpose, and help lead Australia’s largest independent community foundation that influences and supports positive social change through innovative philanthropy.