Position Title: Fundraising Director Reporting To: CEO Employment Type: Part-Time (32 hours per week), Permanent Employment Date: Flexible Location: Greenlane office, Auckland What is Parenting Place about?
Our Vision: That every parent* in Aotearoa feels confident, and every child feels deeply loved.
Our Mission: Supporting parents* to build strong family relationships.
*Anyone raising a child, including parents, caregivers, grandparents, aunties, uncles, guardians and foster carers.
We inspire parents by offering hope for families.
We equip parents with information and strategies.
We journey with parents through key transition times.
Since 1993, we've walked alongside New Zealand families and whanau, providing strategies to build stronger relationships.
We recognise that every parent-child relationship can benefit from support, encouragement and practical skills.
And we believe that healthy, loving families can transform communities.
Our values Manaakitanga – We are Caring We are welcoming, inclusive and extend kindness and respect to those we work with.
We value well-being and offer a supportive team culture, recognising that our staff are part of a wider family and community beyond their role at Parenting Place.
Ako – We are Learners We are curious – life-long learners – broadening our understanding of people, family and culture.
We invest in knowledge through research of evidence-informed approaches to parenting, and our hands-on experience working directly with parents as they navigate the highs, lows and every-days of raising kids through different ages and stages.
Mahi Tahi – We are Collaborative Our best work is done together, drawing from a diverse set of skills and perspectives.
We collaborate to bring different teams and people together to ideate, problem-solve and dream bigger and better for our work and vision for families.
Auahatanga – We are Creative We are innovative in how we present, connect and communicate, working to reach all families where they are at.
We are writers, researchers, designers, presenters, coaches, project managers, people leaders, and partnership co-ordinators; and we value creativity in our work.
Tumanako – We are Hopeful We are inspired by hope – of what "could be" for parents and their family relationships.
We aim for the best outcomes, and take a positive, strengths-based approach in our parenting content, while staying relatable and real.
What is this role?
In the Fundraising Director role, you will support the CEO to build relationships with donors, government, and corporate partners.
These strategic partnerships are essential in resourcing our work and enabling growth in our programmes.
You will oversee the fundraising strategy, support the fundraising team, and oversee all fundraising activities.
This includes securing new giving, managing the relationships and activities associated with donors, corporate partners, and government.
This position also sits on SLT.
Some of the key tasks and responsibilities include: Senior Leadership and Fundraising Team Management, as well as positively contributing to the wider Parenting Place culture.In liaison with the CEO and other relevant consultation, manage the development and implementation of the fundraising plan for the organisation which will achieve the goals for sustainable funding.
Develop and manage the Government funding strategy, relations and delivery - with support from the CEO.Develop and lead the Major Donor Strategy, actively work to acquire new & manage existing donor relationships.Explore opportunities for acquiring new corporate partners aligned to our mission.
Who are we looking for?
Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.Previous experience in relationship management, with excellent communication skills.Proven ability to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies and knowledge of fundraising best practices (ideal, but not essential).You are aligned with our values and are passionate about supporting parents to build strong family relationships!
Why you will love this role?
Growth opportunities and the chance to make this role your own!Excellent flexibility with work hours/days and arrangements - we are Parenting Place so we understand the juggle!Great well-being support with Health Insurance, EAP, phone allowance!Both personal and professional development opportunitiesBirthday Leave – a day off on/around your birthday!Great, supportive culture with a commitment to look after our team well.
This is a permanent, part-time appointment.
The position is based in Auckland and working 32 hours per week.
Should we decide to progress with your application, we will contact you and will provide you with a full Job Description.
How to apply!
!If you would like to apply, please do so via this website: We process applications as we receive them, so would encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.
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