Senior Manager, CA Foundation

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australias proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation we are seeking to drive bold transformative change in digital experiences junior participation culturally diverse inclusion gender equality and sustainability whilst also reimagining the W/BBL building player connection through storytelling and playing our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australias proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation we are seeking to drive bold transformative change in digital experiences junior participation culturally diverse inclusion gender equality and sustainability whilst also reimagining the W/BBL building player connection through storytelling and playing our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting time for us as we establish a brand-new Foundation Manager role within Cricket Australia. The Cricket Australia Foundation has an important role to play in building a sustainable philanthropic funding platform that supports the growth of cricket and creates meaningful social impact outcomes across Australia. Were looking for someone to lead the Foundations strategic growth fundraising efforts donor engagement governance and stakeholder relationships helping bring our long-term philanthropic vision to life.

Were seeking a passionate and purpose-driven leader to head up the Cricket Australia Foundation driving fundraising success strengthening donor relationships and elevating the Foundations profile across the cricket ecosystem. We have ambitious plans for the Foundation so were looking for someone with the energy influence and strategic mindset to help us realise its full potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver the Foundation strategy fundraising priorities and donor engagement approach.

• Build manage and grow a pipeline of donors philanthropic partners and fundraising opportunities.

• Foster strong relationships with the Cricket Australia Board Executive team Australian Sports Foundation and external stakeholders.

• Lead governance reporting and impact measurement activities ensuring compliance and alignment with strategic priorities.

• Develop Foundation communications donor collateral and impact reporting while representing the Foundation at donor and industry events.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To be successful in this role you will bring significant experience in philanthropy fundraising donor engagement social impact or a related discipline along with a passion for building meaningful relationships that create lasting impact.

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Commerce Marketing or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering fundraising philanthropy donor engagement or social impact strategies.

• Strong understanding of major gifts fundraising donor propositions private ancillary funds family foundations trusts and structured giving.

• Proven ability to identify cultivate steward and convert prospective donors into long-term philanthropic supporters.

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience engaging and influencing Boards Executives donors advisory groups and senior external stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop compelling donor narratives impact reports business cases presentations and Board-ready materials.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and deliver outcomes in a complex environment.

• Strong commercial acumen and governance awareness including an understanding of donor intent reporting obligations impact accountability and the distinction between philanthropic fundraising and commercial partnerships.

• Comfortable presenting to senior leaders donors and stakeholder groups while building trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season! As a CA employee you will also have other benefits including:

• Tickets to the Cricket for you to take your friends and family and experience Australias favourite game!

• A flexible working environment meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (this isnt limited to working remotely)

• Discounts from our partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options

• A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

OUR CULTURE

Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people of colour gender LGBTIQ people people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our culture is founded on our values:

• Aspire

• Respect

• Lead together

Australian Cricket including Cricket Australia is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

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Senior Manager