Head of Foundation
Core
Build a new philanthropic foundation to fund scholarships, develop strategic partnerships, and scale an education-led community for young adults with mild disability and neurodivergence in Australia.
Role type
Senior leadership, new foundation head
Builds
Sustainable funding streams, donor relationships, and national impact for a disability support community
Domain
Non-profit / Philanthropy / Disability Support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Senior fundraising leadership, building high-value donor and corporate relationships, grant writing, event-based fundraising, translating impact data into donor narratives, board-level reporting, financial literacy
Preferred skills
Experience building new foundations from scratch, autonomy, multiplier mindset
Responsibilities
Design and execute philanthropic strategy (major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, scholarships), build strategic partnerships, report to CEO and Board, translate impact data into compelling donor stories
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC