Director of Foundation & Elite Coteries Growth

GWS Giants; Sydney, Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GIANTS Foundation seeks a strategic Head of Foundation and Coteries to lead major gifts, donor stewardship and philanthropy programs for Western Sydney and Canberra. The role drives governance, donor recognition and campaign delivery across the club's charitable arm.

The successful candidate will manage a high-impact fundraising portfolio, partner with executives, and shape the Foundation’s growth through leadership giving, coterie engagement and multi-year campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of major gifts, philanthropy or NFP fundraising experience.
• Experience designing donor stewardship programs and campaigns.
• Knowledge of governance and compliance for charities (ACNC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the GIANTS Foundation fundraising and coterie strategy.
• Establish measures of success and annual targets for fundraising programs.
• Lead donor cultivation, high-net-worth engagement and multi-year pledges.
• Oversee the Legacy / Future Fund and corpus campaign initiatives across phases.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver fundraising and governance reporting.

Skills

Major gifts

Stakeholder management

Donor stewardship

CRM Salesforce

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification

Governance training (AICD)

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

GIANTS Foundation seeks a strategic Head of Foundation and Coteries to lead major gifts, donor stewardship and philanthropy programs for Western Sydney and Canberra. The role drives governance, donor recognition and campaign delivery across the club's charitable arm.

The successful candidate will manage a high-impact fundraising portfolio, partner with executives, and shape the Foundation’s growth through leadership giving, coterie engagement and multi-year campaigns.