Senior Manager, Charities (Grant Making)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

The Division

The Charities and Community (C&C) Division manages strategic planning, grant donations, impactful project initiation, community engagement, and the day-to-day operations of the HKJC Charities Trust. C&C works with the Government, NGOs, and community partners to proactively identify root causes of social issues and address them through innovative approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The Job

• Review, analyze, and develop funding applications to make recommendations to the Executive Director, Charities and Community, ensuring the applications meet community needs and comply with the Trust's policies and guidelines.
• Seek out new initiatives and explore collaboration opportunities with the Government, tertiary institutions, and non-government organizations to address the emerging needs of the community through charity contributions.
• Propose appropriate conditions for grantees, monitor spending of donated funds, handle budget virements, assist in compiling statistical, financial, and progress reports, and report on special situations with recommendations to management.
• Monitor approved projects to ensure they are implemented and completed on schedule, with pledged outputs and outcomes, and within the original agreed scope and budget.
• Engage in activities related to respective projects, including ceremonies, Voting Member Visits, Community Day, and other related functions as part of ongoing project monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform activities ranging from background research on proposals to drafting articles and speeches for publicity events as required by the Trust.
• Support the Department in formulating and implementing strategies on respective themes for greater social impact.

For Institute of Philanthropy, you will:

• Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of IoP's core operations, contributing to strategy development, setup of the operating model, and supporting budget planning and financial management. Provide recommendations to management throughout the development process, from concept development to preparing board papers for grant approval and ongoing management.
• Conduct research and analysis on the philanthropy landscape and relevant issues to contribute to the design and development of IoP.
• Support the identification of strategic partners, assist in conducting due diligence and assessments, and contribute to the development of strategic partnerships with reputable institutions to promote knowledge consolidation and dissemination on philanthropic practices.
• Assist in cultivating relationships with external stakeholders such as foundations, academic institutions, governments, non-profit organizations, and expert networks, both locally and internationally.
• Organize events, multi-disciplinary forums, and programs to convene thought leaders, scholars, practitioners, and the public for knowledge sharing and social change ideas development related to philanthropy.
• Contribute to the curation of a library of publications with regional or global value on non-profit and philanthropic topics, including articles, case studies, journals, and regular publications.
• Monitor the progress of anticipated outputs and outcomes, budget spending, and evaluation and impact assessment. Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for management.
• Support the development and implementation of governance and controls to ensure effective operations of IoP. Provide secretarial support for related committees and working groups as needed.

About You

• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience, with 5 years at a senior level, preferably in social welfare, education, sports, arts, public administration, or the charity and grant-making field, or any other sectors related to the HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit.
• Extensive knowledge of one or several sectors under the HKJC Charities Trust's funding ambit.
• Extensive experience in dealing with different stakeholders, such as government officials, district boards, academic public bodies, and local foundations regarding philanthropic matters in Hong Kong.

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We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk. 

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