Foundation Manager

Caulfield - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 120000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Foundation Manager to join our Events & Foundation team on a 12-month max-term full-time contract. This role is responsible for leading corporate individual and community engagement initiatives that raise philanthropic funds to support the MRC Foundations goals.

The successful candidate will drive the Foundations growth by delivering impactful fundraising campaigns building strong stakeholder and partner relationships and securing new revenue opportunities. They will also manage grants sponsorships and donor programs while ensuring compliance and reporting requirements are met making a direct contribution to the Foundations ability to achieve its strategic vision.

The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is proud to berecognised as a& 2024 Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice. We are one of Australias most prestigious Sports Events and Property Development companies. As well as running elite horse racing at Caulfield Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses we own 15 pub venues under the Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG).

What will your responsibilities be

Developing and leading corporate individual and community engagement initiatives that support raising philanthropic funds to meet the revenue needs and goals of the organisation.
Establishing a competitive fundraising program through proposals sponsorship and donor contributions.
Developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders for the benefit of the MRC.
Identifying growth opportunities and developing customer retention strategies.
Submitting grant proposals to foundations corporations and government agencies.
Development and execution of annual fundraising initiatives and campaigns to ensure the Foundation can deliver its strategic plan and vision.
Leading the design and delivery of data-driven customer-focused one-to-one marketing across multiple channels.
Administration and management of MRC Foundation grants and in-kind donations.
Developing and achieving set fundraising targets and tracking reports in conjunction with management.

Skills & Experience

Bachelor of Business Marketing Communications or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8 to 10 years experience in a similar role in a corporate foundation or not for profit organisation.
Extensive fundraising development experience including a record of significant accomplishments and success in achieving measurable fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in delivering effective and valued community programs within a large corporate structure.
Well managed highly organised creative fundraising efforts that consistently meet incrementally increasing financial goals.
Proven experience in managing relationships with clients/ partners.
Understanding of relevant governance finance and law.
Demonstrated ability to assume a variety of responsibilities and work under pressure and time restraints.
Proven experience in planning organising and coordinating workload/tasks in situations where demands of a diverse nature are involved.
Proven experience in maintaining financial records expense management and reporting.
Experience within a fast-paced high volume very diverse sports leisure hospitality and events industry or similar.

Whats in it for you

Brand new state-of-the-art administration building with standing desks and breakout spaces.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Access to our year-round well-being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
Racing Industry Member passes discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events.
Free onsite parking or a short walk from Caulfield Station.

Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Foundation Manager to join our Events & Foundation team on a 12-month max-term full-time contract. This role is responsible for leading corporate individual and community engagement initiatives that raise philanthropic funds to support the MRC Foundations goal...