The Sydney Roosters Foundation was established in 2021 to provide a sustainable funding stream supporting the Club’s long-term success. The Foundation plays a vital role in funding elite football programs, grassroots development, and community initiatives.

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)

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity in sport and community, Apply Now.

The Sydney Roosters acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and play, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We are committed to meaningful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to contributing to positive outcomes through our work and community initiatives.

We are proud to be an inclusive organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

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