- Part-time role 20 hours, hybrid working
- Salary circa $70k pro rata
- Based in Te Aro, Wellington
Volunteer Wellington plays a vital role in the community and voluntary sector, championing volunteering and building the capacity and capability of communities in greater Wellington. They work with 335 community groups providing a diverse volunteer work force needed to deliver their essential services and provide a comprehensive professional development programme to support best practice in the community sector. Each year they recruit and refer over 2500 volunteer seekers to voluntary roles and broker more than 400 employee volunteers to complete almost 50 community projects.
The role:
As the Fundraiser and a member of Volunteer Wellington’s team, you will manage and coordinate Volunteer Wellington’s fundraising strategy, in collaboration with the Regional Manager, aligning with Volunteer Wellington’s strategic objectives. Your responsibilities include growing and developing revenue streams and increasing support primarily through grant and individual giving programmes. The Fundraiser will also develop and manage the communications strategy including social media, digital platforms and key events.
You will need the following:
- 3-4 years’ experience in fundraising, with a strong understanding of fundraising principles and best practices
- Proven experience in grant writing and accountability reporting
- Well-developed communication skills (written, oral and listening), with the ability to present information clearly and engagingly
- Experience working with donor management and CRM systems
- Confident, outgoing, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also being effective when working independently
For the full position description: https://cdn.fld.nz/uploads/sites/fundraisingtalent/files/2024_JDs/JD_VolunteerWellington_FundraisingManager_Kaiwhakahaere_Ptea_-_Fundraiser_-_09-24.pdf (copy this link into your browser)
This is an exciting part-time opportunity with the well-known Volunteer Wellington. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager, you will grow and develop the grants and individual giving programmes to support the mission and vision of the organisation. The Fundraiser will also help lead the communications strategy and increase brand awareness.
The role is part-time with a salary of circa $70k pro rata and allows for hybrid working, with offices in Te Aro, Wellington.
Applications close: Monday 7 October 2024
Applications and queries to: Tilda Bostwick (021 427 183) or email tilda@fundraisingtalent.co.nz
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