Foundation & Donor Engagement Lead

Carlton Football Club; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlton Football Club Foundation is seeking a strategic Foundation Manager to lead fundraising programs across the Club’s philanthropic initiatives. You will oversee major gifts, bequests and donor engagement, and work with First 18 and Carlton Aeternum while reporting to the Head of Corporate, Events & Philanthropy.

You will build relationships with senior stakeholders, manage budgets and KPIs, and drive annual reporting and donor communications. This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in philanthropic fundraising with ROI focus.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and events.
• Excellent donor engagement and communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to develop budgets and meet revenue projections and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major gifts, bequests, campaigns, donor and member engagement, events and related initiatives.
• Lead planning and delivery of Foundation and First 18 events with other teams.
• Develop proposals for Carlton Aeternum targets and engage high net worth donors.
• Attend match days to cultivate relationships and fundraising opportunities.
• Assist leadership with solicitation and face-to-face donor engagement.
• Prepare updates and reports for the Foundation Board and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Philanthropic fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Budgeting & KPIs

Donor relationship building

AI tools (willingness)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

The Carlton Football Club Foundation is seeking a strategic Foundation Manager to lead fundraising programs across the Club’s philanthropic initiatives. You will oversee major gifts, bequests and donor engagement, and work with First 18 and Carlton Aeternum while reporting to the Head of Corporate, Events & Philanthropy.

You will build relationships with senior stakeholders, manage budgets and KPIs, and drive annual reporting and donor communications. This is a 12-month fixed term contract.