The GIANTS are a club like no other.

Proudly representing Western Sydney and Canberra, we’re bold in our ambitions, relentless in our pursuit of success and committed to creating a lasting impact on and off the field.

Our AFL and AFLW teams compete with courage, determination, and an unmistakable GIANTS spirit. Our players, coaches and staff challenge expectations, pursue growth and strive to perform at the highest level, while creating unforgettable moments for our members and fans.

Beyond football, we are deeply connected to the communities we represent. Through meaningful partnerships, community programs, and genuine engagement, we create opportunities for people to thrive and communities to grow.

Based at our elite training facility in Sydney Olympic Park, the GIANTS bring together passionate and talented people who share a commitment to teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether on the field, in the office or in the community, every member of our team plays a role in shaping the future of our club.

At the heart of our brand is the belief that there’s a GIANT in all of us. By living our values and commitments, we will deliver on our purpose: to create a club like no other that provides outstanding family entertainment, wins premierships, and enriches the lives of people across Western Sydney, Canberra, and the broader community.

Position Purpose

The Head of Foundation and Coteries is responsible for leading and managing the GIANTS Foundation’s fundraising program and the club’s coterie groups – the M7, Captains Club/Territorians (Canberra) and GIANTS Wings/GIANTS Hearts (Canberra). More broadly,



the role is responsible for developing and executing the GIANTS Foundation’s fundraising and coterie strategy and adapting it as the club’s priorities evolve, growing the profile of the Foundation both within the club and externally, and ensuring the Foundation meets its governance and compliance obligations as a registered charity.

The GIANTS Foundation is the club’s charitable arm, investing in community programs across Western Sydney and Canberra, the GIANTS Academy pathway and a long-term Future Fund. It is how the club delivers on its promise to enrich the lives of people in its communities, and it gives supporters a way to leave a lasting legacy with the GIANTS.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategy and Performance

- Develop, implement and regularly review the GIANTS Foundation fundraising and coterie strategy, aligned to the club’s strategic plan and in consultation with the EGM Commercial and Foundation Board.
- Establish explicit measures of success and annual targets for the Foundation’s fundraising and coterie programs, and monitor and report performance against them.
- Identify new funding opportunities, revenue streams and supporter programs, adapting the Foundation’s approach as the club’s priorities and the philanthropic landscape change.
- The successful candidate will own the prospect pipeline, major donor asks, stewardship calendar and reporting. They will engage high net worth individuals (HNWIs) effectively, understand their philanthropic motivations,



and move supporters through the coterie and donor recognition pathway. The role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to mobilise the Board, Executive and club departments as part of a whole-of-club approach to fundraising.
- Reporting to and working closely with the Executive General Manager, Commercial, the Head of Foundation and Coteries will operate with integrity and collaborate to ensure effective communication and work practices across the club. As a key member of the GIANTS Management Team, this position will contribute to the strategic direction, cultural leadership and future development of the GIANTS.
- Establish and manage a leadership donor program, initially the inaugural Foundation Circle – the club’s most passionate donors and giving advocates – as the bridge between hospitality-led coterie membership and a philanthropic partnership with the club.
- Develop donation campaign collateral and a compelling case for support that connects each of the Foundation’s giving priorities (currently the Academy, Western Sydney Impact and the Future Fund) to the club’s identity.
- Lead quiet-phase and feasibility conversations with M7 members, top corporates and lead donors, and secure multi-year pledges.
- Manage light-touch activity, including bequests, named scholarships, pathways and facilities gifts, and planned giving conversations.
- Lead the development of a long-term corpus campaign initiative through a Legacy / Future Fund, across each phase, from quiet phase through public launch, growth and completion.

Leadership Giving and Donor Stewardship

- Own the prospect pipeline, actively managing a prioritised portfolio of major do

📌 Head of Foundation and Coteries (Canberra)
🏢 GWS GIANTS
📍 Canberra