Foundation Fundraising & Donor Partnerships Lead

Richmond Football Club; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Awards recognition

Flexible work options

Diversity & inclusion focus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Richmond Football Club Foundation seeks a Foundation Manager to drive philanthropic growth and deepen donor relationships. Reporting to the Head of Foundation and Commercial Growth, you will design fundraising strategies, manage major gifts and bequests, and lead flagship events to maximise long-term impact.

You will cultivate partners across the Club and community, oversee Bequest programs, and report on fundraising performance to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in fundraising or donor development with proven revenue growth.
• Ability to secure major gifts and manage bequest programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen donor relationships and identify opportunities to increase engagement and investment.
• Lead Bequest Program growth and key giving initiatives with donor-centred strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to communicate impact and fundraising collateral.
• Coordinate donor events and campaigns throughout the year.
• Maintain donor records in CRM and deliver regular fundraising reports.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Major gifts

Donor stewardship

Event management

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Donor management software

CRM systems

Job description

Richmond Football Club Foundation seeks a Foundation Manager to drive philanthropic growth and deepen donor relationships. Reporting to the Head of Foundation and Commercial Growth, you will design fundraising strategies, manage major gifts and bequests, and lead flagship events to maximise long-term impact.

You will cultivate partners across the Club and community, oversee Bequest programs, and report on fundraising performance to guide strategic decisions.