Foundation Partnerships Manager

Penrith Panthers; Penrith; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrith Panthers are seeking a Foundation Partnerships Manager to drive commercial and philanthropic growth for the Panthers Foundation. You’ll develop strategies to grow corporate partnerships, fundraising, and supporter groups while supporting major events and matching game day activities.

The role requires 1–2 years in events, partnerships or fundraising, excellent communication, and leadership capabilities, with availability for evenings and match days.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in events, partnerships, business development, sponsorship or fundraising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management.
• Leadership and people management ability.
• Strong organisational, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and Panthers match days.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategies to grow corporate partnerships and fundraising.
• Support major events and grow targeted supporter groups.
• Build and maintain relationships across the Foundation’s philanthropic and corporate network.
• Lead planning and delivery of the Foundation’s events and fundraising programme.
• Promote the impact of the Foundation’s programmes at Panthers NRL home games.
• Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Events management

Partnership development

Sponsorship

Fundraising

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Sport Management / Business / Community Development degree

Job description

Penrith Panthers are introducing the newly created role of Foundation Partnerships Manager to drive the commercial and philanthropic growth of the Panthers Foundation.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Foundation & Community, you will develop and deliver strategies to grow corporate partnerships, increase fundraising, support major events and grow targeted supporter groups. The position may be appointed on a full-time or part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Panthers Foundation Strategic Plan
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the Foundation’s philanthropic and corporate network
• Secure new partnerships with funders, donors and sponsors to generate sustainable revenue
• Identify and grow new revenue streams
• Lead the planning and delivery of the Foundation’s events and fundraising programme
• Promote the impact of the Foundation’s programmes and support it at Panthers NRL home games
• Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing team

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Sport Management, Business, Community Development or similar, or equivalent experience
• 1–2 years’ experience in events, partnerships, business development, sponsorship or fundraising
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management skills
• Leadership and people management ability
• Strong organisational, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and Panthers match days

Key Details

• Location: Penrith, New South Wales
• Contract: Full time or part time
• Closing date: 20 November 2026