About Us

The Port Adelaide Football Club.

Formed as a sporting social club for the young men and women of the district in 1870, Port Adelaide has grown to be one of the nation’s most successful professional sporting organisations. Its connection to ‘the Port’ and the people it represents for more than 150 years remains true to its purpose and identity.

Our record of success is unparalleled – 4 Champions of Australia titles, 36 SANFL Premierships, 1 AFL Premiership. Today we compete in three elite competitions, the Australian Football League (AFL), the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) the local South Australian National Football League (SANFL) as a foundation club of the local league.

Port Adelaide is the only genuine community football club from outside of Victoria to earn entry to the national competition, in its own right.

Port Adelaide lives to the charter to compete and win in the biggest competition in the land, representing its community with pride and passion. We are proud of all that has been achieved since 1870, and as always, bold in our ambition for the future as the Port Adelaide Football Club continues to evolve and thrive.

The Role

As our Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager, you will oversee all aspects of our fundraising program, including fundraising and capital campaigns, donor relations, grant applications, and special events. You'll work closely with our Head of Strategic Projects and General Manager, Power Community Ltd to develop and implement strategies that grow our donor base and increase financial support for key initiatives and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy

Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners

Manage our donor database and oversee gift processing

Plan and coordinate fundraising events and campaigns

Identify grant opportunities

Prepare grant submissions (with team support)

Develop compelling fundraising materials and communications

Analyse fundraising data and prepare reports for leadership

Collaborate with the marketing and membership team on donor-focused content

What you will bring:

3 - 5+ years of experience in non-profit fundraising or development

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals

Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Experience with donor management software

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (or equivalent experience)

A Valid Working with Children Check or ability to get one and a commitment to maintaining child safe environments

What We Offer:

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Chance to make a meaningful impact

Applications for this position will close on 3pm on Friday 18th April 2025.

To apply for this position, please submit an application addressing the above requirements a including a cover letter with a detailed curriculum vitae to [email protected].

The Port Adelaide Football Club recognises our roles in promoting inclusiveness and diversity, while positively affirming the value of all diversity groups throughout our community. We encourage applications from people with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, who have caring responsibilities, from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to our People Team at [email protected] .

We want to ensure our recruitment process is equitable for all. We’ll happily make any reasonable adjustments where required.