Job Description

About the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation

The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) is nation-leading organisation that uses the power of sport to deliver life-changing programs.

Established by the Western Bulldogs Football Club in 2012 as a separate entity, the foundation uses the trusted brand of the club to deliver programs that give everybody the opportunity to thrive. With a focus on young people, gender equity, prevention of family violence, diversity, inclusion, and community wellbeing, our programs reach over 5000 people, from Melbourne's inner west, right out to the South Australian border.

The WBCF is registered as a Public Benevolent Institution with DGR status and its own Board. The WBCF is also an accredited social enterprise with Social Traders. Funded by local, state, and federal government and partners including Major Partner WorkSafe Victoria, our programs are designed in collaboration with the community and are rigorously independently evaluated by Victoria University each year to ensure they remain best practice and drive positive change.

We strive every day to create an impact that inspires. More information about the Foundation can be found at https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/foundation

Your contribution to the team includes

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, Marketing & Communications, the Business Development Manager is responsible for driving new business and strategic growth for the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) by securing new corporate partnerships and maximising income generated through its social enterprise activities.

The role is also responsible for:

• Proactively identifying, researching and contacting new corporate and social enterprise opportunities to build a robust, qualified pipeline of prospects aligned with Foundation priorities.
• Leading the development of pitches, proposals or product offerings tailored to each prospect, positioning the foundation as a strategic partner.
• Identifying new opportunities for innovation in program development and/or social enterprise offerings aligned with the Foundation's Theory of Change, market trends, industry interests and partner feedback.
• Developing and managing the foundations partnerships annual and new business plan and budget, ensuring plans and targets are accurate, strategic, and achievable.
• Developing regular reporting against plans and budgets, providing analysis and recommendations to inform forecasting and Foundation priorities.
• Collaborating with relevant internal departments to align priorities and maximise partnership opportunities and value.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in developing new business/corporate partnerships for revenue growth, including an understanding of corporate fundraising for not for profits and of the social enterprise sector
• demonstrated experience in managing and stewarding partners and clients for retention and maximum revenue
• highly developed organisational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise workloads
• highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to develop, nurture and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including public speaking, presentation and reporting skills
• a genuine passion for the foundations vision and a commitment to making a positive social impact through partnerships and social enterprise.
• a tertiary qualification in business, marketing, or related field preferred.
• demonstrated experience using tools including Salesforce, Strategic Grants GEM, Prospector and/or LinkedIn Sales Navigator and MS Office Suite

What’s on offer

• Flexible working arrangements – up to 2 days working remotely opportunity
• Generous salary packaging arrangement available
• Additional Work Life Leave - provided to those who are required to work weekends
• Birthday Leave - a day of leave available in the week of your birthday
• Close to West Footscray Station with free onsite parking available
• Club membership - Free access to Western Bulldogs AFL and AFLW home games for you and your family
• Continuous learning & development – Array of paid and discounted professional training and development opportunities on offer
• Deals & Discounts with Club corporate sponsors - over 40% in some cases
• Parent friendly – Paid Primary and Secondary Carer’s Leave available
• Wellbeing focus including - we support our staff to complete a proactive wellbeing plan, access to club gym, wellbeing sessions and activities across the year

How To Apply

Successful candidates will be required to hold a valid working with children check and satisfactory national criminal history check.

If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position, please click on APPLY & attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes. Applications close at 11:59pm Monday 13th April. Please note, shortlisted candidates may be contacted prior to closing date.

Western Bulldogs acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, presenting and emerging. Western Bulldogs encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.