Sydney Swans Foundation – Fundraising Coordinator

WHY CHOOSE THE SWANS?

• Admired Australian sporting team
• Inclusive and flexible work environment
• Employee perks and benefits
• Working in a new state-of-the-art facility

Our club was born almost 150 years ago from hard work, grit and a relentless drive for success. We are rich in history and ambitious about the future. Together we share the journey and celebrate the wins. We are proud to be one of the leading football clubs, both on and off the field, in Australia.

When choosing a career with the Sydney Swans, you will join a team that stands up in the big moments. A team that is respectful, disciplined, and courageous. And one that has conviction. You will be part of something bigger.

Flexibility in hours, leave, location and dress translate to an environment where you can be at your best.

We are committed to creating a supportive environment in which people feel connected to our football club and to each other. Therefore, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

THE PERKS       

• Wellbeing programs to support healthy mind and body including access to gym facilities
• Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners
• Professional development support tailored to your goals
• Club memberships to enjoy games with your friends and family

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Sydney Swans Foundation are accepting applications from suitably experienced individuals for the position of Fundraising Coordinator. This role will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of a range of fundraising activities, including events, campaigns, retention programs and stakeholder communications.

We encourage applications from candidates who are available on a full-time or part-time (3+ days) basis.

This role will be responsible for:

• Building high quality relationships with existing and new donors
• Assisting the planning and implementation of fundraising events and campaigns
• Database and administration management of Foundation stakeholders
• Ensuring that brand principles and guidelines are adopted in all fundraising campaigns
• Contributing to proposal development, meeting set-up and relationship management of key prospects

THE RIGHT PERSON

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fundraising, marketing, relationship management and/or administration role.
• Interest in being part of the success of the Sydney Swans philanthropic giving programs.
• Competent database and CRM management skills, ideally Salesforce.
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office suite.
• High attention to detail and ability to coordinate across departments to deliver outcomes.
• Result-driven with positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Due to the nature of the industry, the ideal candidate must be flexible in their availability as extended hours and weekend work will be required for this role.