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CURRENT VACANCIES

 

Bequest and Donor Relations Specialist
Auckland

Supporter Engagement Manager
Auckland

Supporter Management, Communications and Marketing - Fundraising Palmerston North

Supporter Care Manager
Auckland

Corporate Development Executive
Auckland

Experienced Database Manager
Albany

Fundraising and Communications Role Remuera,
Auckland

 

 

Bequest and Donor Relations Specialist
Auckland

The Heart Foundation New Zealand helps people affected by heart disease, funds research and advocates for healthy living and heart health. They are now seeking an experienced individual giving fundraiser for a role in their Marketing and Communications team.

Reporting to the Direct Marketing and Lottery Manager, the Bequest and Donor Relations Specialist is responsible for the development and management of bequests and legacy income.  The role will also involve organising the alumni affiliation programme, as well as initiatives to solicit funding through strong donor relationships.

Key responsibilities include:
• run the bequest and donor stewardship programme to annually agreed objectives; identifying prospects, fostering and maintaining relationships, donor recognition and promotion of a legacy culture
• maintain bequest management and communications through effective community relationships, database maintenance and quality legacy marketing material.
• coordinate alumni relationships, newsletter and an annual event
• support other agency fundraising campaigns as needed

The ideal applicant will have sound knowledge of fundraising principles with at least 5 years’ experience and a demonstrated track record in prospecting and securing bequests with an understanding of key legal documents.

The role requires someone who has strong financial literacy, database skills, online fundraising experience, great all-round written and oral communications abilities including public speaking and the ability to host and organise events — preferably within a not-for-profit environment.

How to Apply
If you consider yourself to be someone who has great empathy, superior interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, a current driver's license and is a team player, then please contact Tilda Bostwick at Execucare on tilda.bostwick@execucare.com for a job description before applying.

Deadline
This position is based in Ellerslie, Auckland, and the deadline is Monday, 8 July.

Execucare is a specialist recruiter for fundraising and philanthropic professions.  For more roles like this, please visit the vacancies page of our website at www.execucare.co.nz and register as a candidate with an updated CV.

 

 

Supporter Engagement Manager
Auckland

Coastguard New Zealand is seeking a top individual giving expert for a pivotal role in their fundraising team.

Reporting to the Executive Officer - Marketing and Fundraising, the Supporter Engagement Manager will implement fundraising strategies to build sustainable income from individual giving.

Key responsibilities include:

• planning, budgeting and reporting in line with the strategic plan and fundraising strategy
• designing and delivering a range of individual giving fundraising programmes including digital
• building supporter relationships and overseeing the donor care programme
• liaising with third parties over fundraising programmes and development of collateral
• overseeing database management
• line management of the Fundraising Coordinator

Qualifications
The ideal applicant will have sound knowledge of fundraising principles and a demonstrated track record in supporter acquisition and retention with at least 6 years experience.  Tertiary qualifications with specific training in a relevant field like marketing or communications are highly desirable.

The role requires someone who has strong database skills, great all-round written and oral communications abilities, the ability to manage staff and relationships with external suppliers - preferably within a Not-for-Profit environment.

Apply Now
If you consider yourself to be someone who has excellent interpersonal skills, who is both creative and analytical with a great sense of humour, then please contact Louise Parkin at Execucare on louise.parkin@execucare.com for a job description before applying.

Deadline
This position is based on the North Shore of Auckland and the deadline is Monday, 1 July 2013.

Execucare is a specialist recruiter for fundraising and philanthropic professions.  For more roles like this, please visit the vacancies page of our website at www.execucare.co.nz and register as a candidate with an updated CV.

 

 

Supporter Management, Communications and Marketing - Fundraising
Palmerston North

Arohanui Hospice provides specialist palliative care for patients living with life limiting illnesses and support for their families/whanau; within the Manawatu, Tararua, Horowhenua and Rangitikei/Taihape regions.  Due to parental leave we are looking to fill our Fundraiser - Supporter Management, Communications and Marketing position for a period of up to 12 months.  This is a critical role within our Fundraising group providing essential supporter management, modern marketing strategies and important communications in support of our fundraising profile within the community. 

Qualifications
Applicants for the role must:

• Have some experience with donor/supporter management
• Have experience managing large, complex databases, with ability to extract, manipulate and analyse data
• Have proven marketing and excellent communication skills
• Have proven skills in successful relationship building
• Be experienced working with community organisations
• Be able to produce and present audience appropriate information using a range of mediums
• Be able to organise and plan your own workload and meet deadlines
• Have the ability to successfully resolve issues and problems and to cope under pressure
• Have experience to advanced level with all MS Office systems including MS Publisher and MS Excel
• Have some experience with web content management – familiarity with basic coding desirable
• Present with a high degree of professionalism and ability to utilise own initiative
• Have some exposure to Fundraising IT systems i.e. Fundraiser Pro or similar desired

Apply Now
For a full job description and application form for these positions, please go to the Arohanui Hospice website at www.arohanuihospice.org.nz.  Applications close at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, 19 June 2013.  Please ensure your application contains the following:  Application Form, current CV and a covering letter.  Applications will not be accepted without an Arohanui application form. For information about this role please contact Louise Bartholomew 06 356 6606 extn 6402

Applications can be sent by email to: naira.t@arohanuihospice.org.nz
Or mailed to: HR Adviser, Arohanui Hospice, 1 Heretaunga Street, Palmerston North. Telephone 06 356 6606 extn 6106.

 

 

Supporter Care Manager
Auckland

Full-time, Permanent position
 
See the difference you can make...

* Ensuring the very highest level of supporter care is provided
* Playing a vital role in RNZFB supporter marketing and fundraising team
* Based in Parnell, close to cafes and the Auckland Domain

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) is New Zealand's leading provider of services and support to people who are blind or have low vision. It is also one of New Zealand's most trusted and iconic Not-for-Profit organisations with over 300 employees and around 2,500 volunteers across New Zealand.

The Supporter Care Manager is responsible for managing the Supporter Care team to deliver a first class, professional customer service to RNZFB's supporters. Other responsibilities include:
* delivering a high quality front line service
* maintaining the swift processing of donations
* ensuring donors feel recognised and valued for their support
* using the database (Raisers Edge) to its full potential

The Supporter Care Manager is an integral part of the Supporter Marketing and Fundraising team (SMaF).  The SMaF team prides itself on delivering the best possible service to their supporters/donors; while, contributing effectively and efficiently to the wide variety of marketing and fundraising initiatives at RNZFB.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
* Strong experience in a Supporter Care/Customer Care environment
* Experience of working under pressure, with the ability to prioritise a complex workload, and undertake multiple tasks
* Excellent Raisers Edge skills
* Experience managing a team
* Strong numeracy skills with the ability to analyse data
* Excellent communication skills
 
Apply Now
If you are interested please apply through our careers portal. If you are unable to complete the application process please email recruitment@rnzfb.org.nz or phone our recruitment hotline on 09 355 6565

Deadline
Applications close 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, 19 June 2013.

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind is committed to a policy of EEO and biculturalism.

 

 

Corporate Development Executive
Auckland

Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to the Head of Supporter Relationships the Corporate Development Executive is responsible for building relationships and income streams with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind's corporate partners, using a wide array of corporate oriented approaches, securing new partnerships and working with the wider Ophthalmology community to deliver the EyeTrek fundraising walk.
 
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a results driven, professional with drive and commitment. To be successful in this role you will have previous experience in business development and fund raising, specifically in the not for profit/charity sector, be able to manage complex relationships - both internally and externally and have evidence of growing funding and cultivating new business leads.
 
The successful applicant will also have:

* A strong understanding of marketing and fundraising income generating strategies.

* Well-developed strategic and tactical planning skills

* Strong project management and numeracy skills, including budget management.

* Proven experience of generating significant, successful and innovative campaigns

* Very high level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

* Computer literacy skills in Fundraising software, Microsoft Office and Email software

The Corporate Development Executive position is part of a wider Supporter Marketing and Fundraising team, based in our Parnell Office. 

How to Apply
If you believe you have what it takes to be a star performer in this role, then please apply through our careers portal, where you can also view the position description. If you are unable to complete the application process please email recruitment@rnzfb.org.nz or phone our recruitment hotline on 09 355 6565.
 
Deadline
Applications close at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 19 June 2013.

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind is committed to a policy of EEO and Biculturalism.

 

 

Experienced Database Manager
Albany 

Great opportunity to work for a not for profit organisation that assists our Kiwi Kids!

Our client is based on the North Shore and is looking to appoint an experienced Database Manager to provide analysis of fundraising activities. This role is responsible for streamlining and maintaining our client's donor database, and extracting and utilizing the data it contains.

Ideally you will have worked for a Not for Profit organisation in the past and have previous experience using the Raisers Edge database. If not then you will have worked with other donor databases and have the ability to pick the system up quickly. This role will also be responsible for generating monthly fundraising progress reports, writing letters of acknowledgement and thanks to corporate and private donors and volunteers.

Additional responsibilities include the following:

- Improving the Raiser's Edge database system and general support in data entry, donor/CRM relations, and operational support.
- Gift processing and acknowledgements, including reconciling donations monthly.
- Database Management - adherence to Raiser's Edge data policies and procedures.
- Manage and conduct on-going data clean-up.
- Create lists for mailings and email campaigns.
- Raiser's Edge database support for the other departments.
- Create reports based on the needs of end users.

You would also be responsible for producing weekly gift reports for the CEO and presenting reports for the weekly team meetings. This role would take total responsibility for the integrity of the database ensuring that it has up to date and correct information at all times.
 
Essential Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience required.
- Three (3) or more years' experience in database management for a not-for-profit or commercial organization.
- Experience with general data management and analytics platforms.
- Sufficient experience in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and data analysis skills.
- High interpersonal, negotiation, and team-building skills.
- Flexibility to work additional hours if required specifically throughout the busy periods.

In return the organisation offers a positive team environment with opportunities for future growth and development.

How to Apply
If this role is of interest please forward your CV to Angeline Long -
angeline@hrexec.co.nz
 
Deadline
Open

 

 

Fundraising and Communications Role
Remuera, Auckland
 
St Michael's Heritage Foundation
Passionate about making a difference 

Summary of position: Lead fundraising activities to achieve the objective of enhancing St Michael's Church through providing gathering space.
 
Description: St Michael's Heritage Foundation is looking to appoint a Fundraising and Communications Coordinator to develop and manage short and long term fundraising initiatives and plans.
 
St Michael's Catholic Church is based in Beatrice Road, Remuera . It was built during the Depression years and the NZ Institute of Architects awarded a gold medal for its design in its year of dedication in 1933.
 
The vision is to enhance the Church for the parish community. We seek a very special person to help achieve this goal.
 
1. You will lead fundraising activities to enable the creation of "The Gathering Space" so St Michael's church is hospitable and more suitable for celebration and contemporary worship.

2. This strategic, yet very hands on role will be responsible for generating income through community and corporate support by way of major gifts, grants and sponsorships, and event planning along with raising the profile of the Heritage Foundation.

3. As the successful applicant you will have developed and implemented fundraising strategy across all disciplines and your track record in securing major gifts and grants from philanthropists, Trust and Foundations will be looked upon favourably.

4. You will be passionate and self driven with connections in the philanthropic field and a drive to build relationships.

How to Apply
To discuss this role further contact Gay Barton gbarton@nz.drakeintl.com or on 09 573 0595.

Industry: Community and Sport
Start Date: ASAP

Client Contact: Gay Barton

Client Company: Drake New Zealand
Contact Phone: 09 573 0595
Email: gbarton@nz.drakeintl.com