Hensman Street Elementary is a small school with a big heart.
We support some of the most vulnerable children and families in our community through a trauma-informed, multi-age model that puts every child at the centre.
Sustainable funding is what makes that model possible, and as our Grants & Fundraising Board Member, you'd play a direct role in securing the resources that keep it running.
This is a hands-on prospect to use your grant writing, fundraising or partnerships experience for a cause with real, visible impact, while collaborating with a committed group of professionals, building genuine not-for-profit board experience.
**What you'll gain:**
• Real board-level governance and fundraising strategy experience, valuable for your CV or future board roles
• Mentorship and support from our Chair, Vice-Chair and Principal
• A close-up view of how a small, values-led school operates
• The chance to directly shape the resources available to a community that needs them
**Duties include:**
• Identify grant, philanthropic and fundraising opportunities relevant to the School
• Lead the preparation and submission of grant applications and funding requests
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors and community partners
• Track and report on grant and fundraising outcomes to the Board
• Full standard Board Member duties (attending meetings, contributing to strategic decisions, voting)
**Skills & Attributes:**
• Experience in grant writing,



fundraising, philanthropy or partnerships
• Strong written communication skills
• Strategic thinking and the ability to identify opportunities
• Relationship-building skills and comfort engaging funders or donors
• Organised, with attention to detail
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable with email, Microsoft Teams and document tools
**Experience:** Experience in grant writing, fundraising or a related field is highly desirable.
Board experience is a plus but not essential, we'll support you to get up to speed.
**Getting started:** To apply, please send a current CV and a short cover letter on your interest in the role and what you'd bring to the Board.
If you'd like to have an informal chat first or know more before applying, reach out via [******++](mailto:******)
** Category **
Education & Training
** Commitment **
Regular - more than 6 months
** Type Of Work **
Fundraising & Events,Governance, Boards & Committees,Writing & Editing,
** Time Required **
The School Board meets for approximately 90 minutes, eight times per year (twice per school term), usually on a Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for 17 September.
The role also requires some time commitment outside of meetings to undertake the responsibilities of the position and is appointed for a two-year term.

📌 Grants & Fundraising Board Member, Hensman Street Elementary (Perth)
🏢 Hensman Street Elementary
📍 Perth