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Advisory board members sought for Australian Dental Health Foundation

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Australian Dental Association
Australian Dental Association
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22 May 2023
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  • Foundations
The ADHF is looking for suitably experienced and skilled people to be part of its Advisory Board. If you have the experience and motivation and time to commit to the Foundation, we would love to hear from you.

Founded in 2008 and originally called the ADA Foundation, the ADHF was rebranded to the Australian Dental Health Foundation after merging with the National Dental Foundation in 2017. The ADHF activities include funding programmes that deliver essential dental treatment to disadvantaged Australians who cannot easily access or afford dental care, community based Indigenous Study Grants and oral health education projects.

Further information about the Foundation is available at www.adhf.org.au 

 

Board Governance and Prerequisites

All Board members should have:

·    The skills and ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Foundation.

·    The ability to contribute to the Foundation’s profile and growth through leveraging their existing networks and helping to develop new ones.

·    Highly developed communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.

·    An excellent understanding and experience of good practice relating to governance of organisations.

·    Experience and skillset in philanthropy including donating time to charitable causes as well as improving the wellbeing of the community; and

·    Preferably exposure to NFP sector.

Responsibilities include:

·    Attending and making significant contributions to Advisory Board meetings and other key activities.

·    Provide expertise in the Advisory Board’s decision making; and

·    Ensure that decisions reflect and enhance the Foundation’s Purposes, Strategic Plan, governance practices, financial position, and legal obligations.

 

To apply

Applications should include:

·    A brief covering letter that demonstrates the strengths and skills in governance, philanthropy and fundraising you will bring to the Board

·    A brief current resume (max. two pages)

·    Contact details for at least two referees

Confidential applications should be sent to Sharon Reid at sharon.reid@ada.org.au with subject listing: Name, ADHF Board member application.

Applications close COB Wednesday 7 June, 2023.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.