Foundation Manager

8 hours ago

Caulfield Victoria Australia Melbourne Racing Club Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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 delivering corporate, individual, and community engagement initiatives that raise philanthropic funds to support the MRC Foundation's goals.

You'll bring experience in fundraising, partnerships, or community programs and a genuine interest in growing your career in philanthropy. In this role, you'll help deliver the Foundation's existing strategy by coordinating impactful fundraising campaigns, building strong stakeholder and partner relationships, and supporting activities that raise funds and awareness for the MRC Foundation's community initiatives.

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? 

  • Deliver corporate, individual and community engagement initiatives that raise philanthropic funds for the Foundation.
  • Coordinate and support fundraising campaigns and events in line with the Foundation's strategy.
  • Manage relationships with donors, charities and community partners to strengthen engagement and retention.
  • Identifying growth opportunities and developing customer retention strategies.
  • 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.
  • 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar role in a corporate foundation or not-for-profit organisation.
  • A genuine interest in philanthropy and community impact, with a hands-on approach to delivery.
  • Proven experience in managing relationships with clients/ partners.
  • Understanding of relevant governance, finance, and law.
  • Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
  • Proven experience in maintaining financial records, expense management and reporting.
  • Experience within a fast-paced, event or hospitality environment will be highly regarded.

What's in it for you?  

  • 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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