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The Family of League Foundation is a membership-based Not for Profit organisation that provides emotional, physical and financial support to the men, women and children of the rugby league community. The Foundation assists grass roots volunteers, past players, administrators and referees across all affiliated levels of the game. It has deductible gift recipient status.

The Family of League has grown into a network of over 5,000 members and over 300 volunteers from 30 dedicated volunteer committees, supported by the small team of nine dedicated staff in the Family of League Sydney Headquarters and Brisbane office.

Reporting to the Board, via the Chair, the Chief Executive Officer will provide leadership, direction and oversight across all aspects of the Foundation including strategic plan execution, business operations, procedures and policies, revenue and membership growth. Leading staff based in Sydney and Brisbane, the CEO through the Queensland State Manager and other members of the executive, also coordinates the activities of volunteer Committees to implement plans that deliver strategic outcomes.

The key areas of focus for the next phase of the Foundation will involve:

• leadership in relation to identifying and activating new revenue streams to deliver growth
• refreshing and supporting the loyal committee structure in an increasingly time-poor volunteering landscape
• engaging with new demographics including women, youth and the game’s many cultural communities
• further enhancing digital capability and social media outreach
• providing the executive team with direction and support and the Board with timely and accurate information

To be considered for this role, you will be a dynamic and compassionate leader with a proven track record in senior management roles within the non-profit, membership based, fundraising, philanthropy and/or social impact sectors. You possess a strategic vision and the ability to develop and execute long-term plans and clear operational guidelines that align with organisational objectives, driving growth and ensuring sustainability of the human, financial and intellectual resources of the Foundation.

With a deep understanding of principles and practices of corporate governance, you will have experience reporting to a Board and maintaining open communication with the Chair to ensure the Board are involved in all strategic decisions.

You excel in relationship building, with exceptional interpersonal skills to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with a variety of key stakeholders, including the NRL. You have extensive experience in securing long-term funding agreements, navigating complex negotiations that deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. You have successfully led strategic fundraising initiatives, from events to digital campaigns, and are skilled in engaging donors to secure substantial contributions whilst complying with charity regulations. An understanding of the needs of the rugby league community is highly desirable.

This is a unique opportunity to deliver the Family of League mission and change the lives of those within the rugby league community who have contributed to the game.