Philanthropic Fundraising Manager

Job Description

Join to apply for the Philanthropic Fundraising Manager role at Carlton Football Club About the Role This is a full time 10-month parental leave contract, with an anticipated commencement date to be in April 2025. The Philanthropic Fundraising Manager at the Carlton Football Club is responsible for the management of the Club foundation and its program, supporting the operating of all philanthropic fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Corporate, Events and Philanthropy, you will implement and enhance the philanthropic fundraising and donor engagement strategy, programs and initiatives across the Carlton Football Club, enabling the Club to invest in exceptional facilities, give back to the community, develop our people and celebrate the Club’s rich history. You will be a values-led individual with a proven track record of philanthropic fundraising and a passion for developing and enhancing initiatives designed to give back to the community. Key Accountabilities Philanthropic Fundraising and Events Oversight of major gifts, bequests, philanthropic campaigns, donor and member engagement, fundraising events, and other related commercial initiatives. Team project lead on major philanthropic events and Carlton Respects AFL and AFLW match days. Drive ideas and lead execution of recognition matrix for the Club’s Foundation program’s members. Lead planning and delivery of all Foundation and program events working closely with the Events team where applicable. Participate and attend match days where required to foster relationships and maximise philanthropic fundraising opportunities. Assist Head of Philanthropy in solicitation and face to face engagement with existing and prospect Foundation program members. Conduct presentations where required as part of the philanthropic fundraising initiatives to maximise engagement and participation. Stakeholder Management Work closely with the Board of the Foundation, attend all meetings and provide regular updates and reports as required. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders including the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team and Board Directors. Work with key internal stakeholders in the gift identification and solicitation process. Build genuine relationships and integrate the Foundation across the Club. Work closely with internal departments to produce documentation such as annual report and acquittal as well as projects in focus. Briefing and execution on all Foundation program external communications in conjunction with the relevant department leads. Complete budgeting, projections, and general forecasting in line with Club reporting cycle. Coordination of Board member support, meetings, minutes and preparation as required. Management and development of Foundation Coordinator. Always operate with professionalism and integrity and positively represent the Club in all philanthropic fundraising initiatives and efforts. Experience, Skills and Attributes Tertiary qualifications in a business or a relevant field would be highly regarded for this position. Philanthropic fundraising experience and experience working within a commercial environment within the sporting industry would be considered favourably. A demonstrated working knowledge of philanthropic fundraising, including an understanding of programs that deliver best ROI. Knowledge of best practice philanthropic fundraising and protocols. Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and execute stakeholder engagement/events. Ability to effectively communicate and strategise with the full range of prospective donors (including but not limited to high net wealth individuals, Board members, Club Member base). Ability to implement and deliver strategies, develop budgets, meet revenue projections and work to agreed KPIs. A natural altruistic interest and alignment with philanthropic endeavours, with a passion for giving back for the benefit of others. Ability to maintain discretion and operate with integrity in all dealings. Highly articulate with a positive personal and professional impact. Ability to cultivate trusting and effective relationships with stakeholders and leverage existing networks. Highly approachable and engaging, with a clear strength in building and maintaining positive and trusting relationships. A proven self-starter, multi-tasker, and a person who works well in bringing different teams together to deliver an outcome. Strong alignment with club values in day-to-day interactions and decision making. Benefits and Culture Carlton’s values underpin how the Club operates, describing how our people work together, interact and behave. The Club is passionate about its culture, focused on cultivating a unique sense of belonging and connection. In addition, we offer our people flexible working, learning and development opportunities, as well as employee benefits such as membership, café and retail discounts, working in a world-class sporting amenity. How to Apply Please submit your current resume and cover letter addressed to the People and Culture Manager by Friday 21 February. The Carlton Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and a place who welcomes all. We encourage people with diverse experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to fostering a workplace environment which is inclusive, safe, and flexible. All applicants will be considered based on the relevance of their abilities to the role and their alignment with our Club Values. The Carlton Football Club is committed to providing a welcoming environment where the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our programs, services, activities, events, and the broader community, will always be our first priority. All staff must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Victorian Working With Children Check as part of their employment with the Club. #J-18808-Ljbffr