We are looking for a philanthropic extraordinaire for a position on our Board as a Board Director (Voluntary).
ABOUT BE THERE FOUNDATION
Be There Foundation is a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) charity supporting people impacted by domestic and family violence.
We provide practical assistance, advocacy and access to essential services so people can rebuild in safety and with dignity.
We work alongside local partners and community stakeholders to strengthen the support around victim-survivors.
We hold ourselves to compassion, accountability and collaboration.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Board Director (Philanthropy) leads our fundraising and philanthropic strategy.
You will shape how we raise money, and how we look after the people who give it.
WHAT YOU WOULD DO
Build and hold relationships with donors, sponsors and corporate partnersShape the fundraising calendar and lead our community eventsFind grants worth going after, and get the applications inTurn one-off givers into people who stay with us for yearsPrepare proposals and impact reports, and represent the Foundation at eventsWork with the board on revenue targets, fundraising risk and long-term strategy, and take part in governance as a director
WHO YOU MIGHT BE
You are comfortable making the ask.
You understand that inviting someone to fund a safety watch, a room for the night or legal advice for a woman is a gift to them as much as it is to us.
You might come from fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships, sales or events.




You might simply be someone with a good network and the nerve to use it for something that matters.
WHAT WOULD HELP
Experience raising money, in any setting, and a feel for what moves people to giveAn understanding of donor stewardship, major gifts, corporate partnerships or community fundraisingComfort with numbers.
Reading a budget, setting a target, knowing whether a campaign workedStrong relationship and negotiation skills across donors, stakeholders and community partnersSome grounding in governance, or the appetite to learn it.
Charity regulation, DGR requirements and director duties can be taughtA commitment to trauma-informed and inclusive practice, and to the people we serveNot-for-profit or board experience is welcome.
Tertiary study in business, philanthropy, social impact or communications is welcome too.
Neither is required.If you read that list and have most of it , we want to hear from you.
WHAT YOU GET
Real ownership.
This is yours to build, not a task list to work through.
You will see exactly where the money lands and who it helps.
Roughly 10 hours a month, versatile, on your own terms.
Public credit and our genuine thanks.
HOW TO APPLY
Contact Shaan Ross-Smith on LinkedIn or by email ******.
Tell me who you are and what you would go after first.
No formal application needed.
If this is not you but you know who it is, please pass it on.
We will keep this post up until we find the most perfect person for this role.

📌 Board Director (Philanthropy) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Be There Foundation
📍 Gold Coast