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Fundraising Institute Australia

http://fia.org.au/

Role: Chair, Chair of FIA Code Authority Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: North Sydney Council, New South Wales
Unknown or not classified
Annual Budget: more than $1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: 11 - 20
Number of Volunteers: 21-100
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): quarterly
Board Meetings Held: During Day

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Ethics, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in, 3 online and 1 Face-to-face meeting in St Leonards

Targeting:

Payment:
Sitting fee $800 per meeting and expense reimbursements

Any further information about this vacancy:

Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) is the largest representative body for the $13.7 billion fundraising sector. Members include charities and other not-for-profits operating domestically and internationally, as well as suppliers and professionals who provide services and support to the sector. FIA advocates for the interests of the sector, administers the system of self-regulation including the Code, educates fundraising practitioners, promotes research and creates forums for the exchange of knowledge.

FIA is seeking an Independent Chair for the Code Authority (CA) who will play an important role in ensuring the effective operation and governance of the Code, overseeing compliance, complaints handling, and regulatory engagement.

The FIA Code is a voluntary, self-regulatory code of conduct for fundraising in Australia. It aims to raise standards of conduct across the sector by going beyond the requirements of government regulation. Its content is informed by the International Statement of Ethical Principles in Fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Leadership and governance
  2. Code compliance and oversight
  3. Code review and amendments
  4. Analysis
  5. Stakeholder engagement
  6. Provide guidance on education and training

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Experience in governance, compliance, or regulatory roles, preferably in the nonprofit sector is desirable.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and consensus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Sound understanding of ethical principles, regulatory standards, and best practices in self-regulation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to upholding integrity, fairness, and transparency.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., law, business, nonprofit management).
  • Previous experience serving on or chairing regulatory bodies, ethics committees, or similar governance structures.
  • Familiarity with fundraising practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements in the nonprofit sector is highly desirable.

Fundraising Institute Australia recognises diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as valuable elements in achieving best-practice fundraising and ensures this translates throughout our end-to-end recruitment process. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Duty Statement: Australia

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