Foundation Manager

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 Foundation's goals.

The successful candidate will drive the Foundation's 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 Foundation's ability to achieve its strategic vision.

The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is proud to be recognised as a 2022, 2023 & 2024 Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice. We are one of Australia's 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.

What's 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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