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The Port Adelaide Football Club was established in 1870 in the working-class suburb of Alberton, to the west of Adelaide.
From humble beginnings on the docksides of Port Adelaide as a sporting social club for the young men of the district, Port Adelaide has grown into one of the nation's most famous professional sporting organisations.
Our record of success is unparalleled: 4 Champions of Australia titles, 36 SANFL Premierships, 1 AFL Premiership.
Today we compete in the Australian Football League (AFL), Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) and the local South Australian National Football League (SANFL) as a foundation club of the local league. Port Adelaide is the only community football club from outside of Victoria to earn entry in its own right into the national competition. Port Adelaide lives to the charter to compete and win in the biggest competition in the land, representing its community with pride and passion.
Proud, immensely proud, of all that has been achieved since 1870, and as always, bold in every plan for the future.
Proud Past. Bold Future.
About the Role
Reporting to the GM Commercial and Partnerships, our Fundraising Manager will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of the Club's fundraising and philanthropic programs.
This role works collaboratively across all departments to drive revenue diversification through major gifts, community fundraising, and events, building sustainable funding streams that strengthen our connection to the Port and the people we represent.
We're looking for a strategic thinker who can balance relationship cultivation with tactical campaign execution.
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership
* Develop and implement a 3-year fundraising and philanthropy strategy aligned to our strategic plan, with clear revenue targets and growth projections
* Build and manage a donor pipeline from prospect identification through to retention
Relationship Management
* Develop tailored engagement strategies for donor segments including major donors, mid-level donors, and community supporters
* Conduct face-to-face meetings with prospective and current major donors, presenting compelling cases for support
* Design donor experiences that demonstrate impact and recognition
Campaign Development & Delivery
* Design and deliver integrated fundraising campaigns across digital, direct mail, events, and face-to-face channels
* Establish community fundraising initiatives including peer-to-peer fundraising, workplace giving, and legacy giving programs
* Plan, coordinate and deliver fundraising events that engage supporters and generate revenue
Operational Excellence
* Maintain CRM database with accurate donor records, interaction tracking, and giving history
* Prepare monthly fundraising performance reports including revenue tracking, pipeline analysis, and campaign results
* Ensure compliance with Australian fundraising regulations, taxation requirements, and privacy legislation
* Collaborate with Marketing, Communications and Commercial teams to develop compelling donor-facing content and leverage existing relationships
Why Join Us?
Be part of a club that values its people and strives for excellence. We offer:
* Training, development and genuine progression opportunities
* Opportunity to work at AFL, AFLW, and SANFL game day events, including interstate travel
* Staff ticketing entitlements and exclusive partner discounts
* Networking opportunities internally and across the AFL industry
* Purpose-driven work with direct community impact
Who You Are
* 3-5 years proven track record in fundraising or philanthropy, with demonstrated success achieving six-figure+ revenue targets
* Demonstrated experience in major donor relationship management and gift solicitation
* Proficiency with CRM/donor management systems (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar)
* Understanding of Australian fundraising regulations, ACNC requirements, and DGR status implications
* High-level stakeholder engagement skills with ability to influence and build trust
* Results-oriented with strong commercial acumen
* Values aligned with our Club – proud, bold, and community-focused
Ready to Apply?
Applications close 5pm on 23 February 2026. To apply, click the apply button below.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Port Adelaide Football Club actively promotes inclusiveness and diversity. We encourage applications from people with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disability.
If you require adjustments throughout the recruitment process, contact our People Team at people@pafc.com.au. We'll happily make reasonable adjustments to ensure an equitable process.
No recruitment agencies please.
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