DETAILS

FCF is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing support services including accommodation for people who must travel to access life-saving cancer treatment, and education support for children and young people living with cancer. FCF also funds vital research into cancer treatment and cures.

Established in 1989, originally as the Bone Marrow Donor Institute, by a passionate group of devastated families impacted by leukaemia, with the aim of establishing a donor registry. Today, the Foundation is a national charity, dedicated to helping people living with cancer.

FCF is a registered charity and is governed by a Board. The role of the Board is to provide governance and strategic leadership to the organisation and comprises members who possess a wide range of skills and backgrounds. Director positions are voluntary.

Directors are not involved in the day-to-day operations, however, should be aware of the activities, services and programs the organisation provides.

The Board meet a minimum of ten times per year along with an AGM. There may also be a requirement to participate in one of the Board sub-committees, which also meet monthly or bi- monthly. Meetings are held at the FCF office in Melbourne or online via Teams.

More information about the Fight Cancer Foundation can be found here.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

The Board is interested in seeing applicants with backgrounds in a variety of sectors, with particular skills in digital transformation, marketing and fundraising, strategy and growth performance and financial management. Board and executive level experience will be well-regarded.

Ability to grasp matters of contractual and legal compliance and financial performance would be well-regarded. The Board is interested in applicants from diverse demographic and career backgrounds and experiences.

EXPECTATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS

• Attend and actively participate in meetings, discussions and the deliberations of the Board.
• High level of commitment and passion for FCF work.
• Stay well informed about board matters, prepare well for meetings, and review and provide feedback on documents provided to the Board.
• Build collegial working relationships with other directors that contribute to a consensual approach to decision-making.
• Apply their skills, experience and knowledge to support the growth and success of FCF.

Please contact Kylie Whittard for any further information via [email protected] using the subject line: Board of Directors (Voluntary) enquiry.