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Foundation Manager
Sydney Roosters
The Sydney Roosters is an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs and inner Sydney including the CBD. The club competes in the National Rugby League competition
Job Posted- 6 May 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- Australia
Closing date- 21 May 2026
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead fundraising for a high-profile sporting Foundation. You’ll play a key role in building relationships, engaging stakeholders, and driving revenue to support elite programs and community initiatives. This role suits a confident communicator who enjoys connecting with people, influencing outcomes, and turning conversations into long-term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Growth
- Develop and execute the Foundation’s fundraising strategy
- Build and convert a pipeline of new donors and supporters
- Identify and secure new revenue opportunities
- Achieve agreed fundraising targets
Donor Engagement
- Build and maintain strong donor relationships
- Engage stakeholders confidently via phone, meetings and events
- Deliver high-quality donor stewardship to drive retention
- Communicate the impact of contributions effectively
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams and senior leadership
- Partner with the Foundation Committee to drive growth
- Represent the Foundation at events and key engagements
Reporting & Performance
- Monitor performance against fundraising targets
- Prepare regular reports for leadership and Board
- Manage budgets and support forecasting
Skills & Experience
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence outcomes
- Strong phone presence with confidence engaging and converting stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, or business development
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to proactively generate leads and drive revenue outcomes
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working towards targets and delivering results
- Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders professionally
- Experience in sport, not-for-profit or membership-based organisations (desirable)
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable)
Desirable Criteria
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification
How to Apply
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