About usJoining the Hawthorn Football Club represents a unique opportunity to work in a fast paced, elite sporting environment where you can be yourself and thrive. Our Club’s values and One Club philosophy across our men’s and women’s football programs ensures that inclusion and diversity are at the core of all we do. You will work and thrive in an environment that is committed to excellence and supported by a culture of wellbeing and work/family balance. We are committed to creating a supportive environment in which people feel connected to our football club and to each other. Importantly we want to have fun!
About the roleReporting to the Head of Foundation you’ll be an integral part in securing the long term future of the Club through innovative fundraising and philanthropic initiatives and activities.
Key responsibilities include:- Manage, execute and evaluate the Foundation's stewardship program, including all communications and event management.
- Develop and maintain relationships with the donor network with view to extending or increasing donations
- Maintain and process accurate receipting of all Foundation donations and assist in the execution of prospecting events
- Management of the HFC Foundation website and database reporting
- Assist in execution of public fundraising campaigns
- Coordinate Hawks Museum and Always Hawthorn Bequest Club stewardship programs in conjunction with the Hawks Museum curator and Bequest Officer
Please note this role does include attendance at match days across the AFL/W seasons.
Our ideal candidateOur ideal candidate will have a strong background and experience in fundraising or sales preferably in a sporting setting. They will have a proven track record in fundraising and relationship management and a demonstrated understanding of Foundation governance and tax deductibility.
- An excellent communicator, you can quickly build rapport, engage with diverse groups, and build effective relationships at all levels and with people from different backgrounds.
- Tertiary qualifications in fundraising, management or sales will be highly regarded.
- You are self-motivated and enjoy working in a team environment with the ability to effectively prioritise and manager your time.
Our offer to youAs a Hawthorn Football Club employee, you will work in a supportive, values driven and harmonious team. You will be challenged and provided with opportunities to learn new things, grow, and develop. Our initiatives which drive wellbeing, connection and performance include:
- Emerging Leaders Development Program -bespoke inhouse program to develop our future leaders
- Club wide wellness days
- Access to gym facilities
- Summer Hours (Dec/ Jan) with half day Friday’s
- Flexible work arrangements
- Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners
- Industry leading Parental Leave Policy
- Professional development opportunities - inhouse and external
- One Club memberships to enjoy games with your family and friends
The Hawthorn Football Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of the Australian community and encourages applicants from the following backgrounds to apply:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- Culturally and linguistically diverse
- LGBTIQ+
- People with a disability
- People who live in rural and regional locations
We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.As an organisation we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone involved with the Hawthorn Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organisation requires all applicants to obtain a ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to appointment.
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