Make a difference to NZ conservation efforts
Secure donations and pledges from major donors and bequest supporters
Mid to senior-level fundraising role
We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic fundraiser to join our Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington head office team.
About the role
This role is tasked with successfully generating revenue for QEII National Trust to support the financial sustainability of the charity and further our ability to protect more land in NZ.
The successful candidate's main role will be connecting with individuals, corporates, and funders in order to encourage giving and develop long-term relationships that are authentic and sustainable.
The role will focus on securing financial support from major donors and bequest pledgers in the first instance; and managing regular giving, Trust & Foundation applications and corporate partners and sponsors. The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager will also be responsible for creating fundraising communications, maintaining fundraising policies and processes, donor database management and prospect research.
Experience and key skill requirements
We are looking for someone who:
Has at least 3-5 years' experience in a mid-level fundraising role
Is committed to a high standard of professional fundraising practice
Has an interest in conservation and the ability to connect with a diverse range of supporters, especially those in the rural community
Has a strategic, long-term understanding of fundraising principles
Has proven track record of working and succeeding in high performing NZ-based fundraising roles
Has excellent relationship management and donor stewardship skills
Has the ability to close high level asks
Has the maturity and confidence to engage with the QEII board, senior leadership team and donors
Has the ability to create succinct collateral and communications across multiple platforms
Is able to perform under pressure and work autonomously
Has attention to detail and analytical thinking
Has a high level of integrity with the ability to manage highly sensitive information confidentially
Has experience of using a donor database in order to record information
Willing to travel as required
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory.
What we offer
Salary range: $110,000-$120,000 depending on qualifications, skills and experience.
A few benefits of working at QEII:
Three additional (QEII holidays) leave days over the annual holiday closedown period
$250 wellness allowance every year
Flexible working – we provide the tools to support work life and flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Professional Membership, e.g. Fundraising Institute of New Zealand (FINZ)
About QEII National Trust
QEII National Trust (QEII) is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading private land conservation organisation. QEII National Trust is an independent charitable trust that partners with landowners, using registered covenants to protect natural and cultural heritage sites on their land, forever.
Our mission is to inspire private landowners to protect and enhance open spaces of ecological and cultural significance. QEII covenants protect approximately 190,000 ha of private land and play a key role as a refuge for some of New Zealand's rarest and most endangered biodiversity and ecosystems.
Our head office, with staff primarily based in Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, operates as a small and flexible team working closely with a group of experienced regional field representatives around the country to achieve new protection and management of existing protected areas by working with and engaging with local stakeholders and communities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive workplace culture.
You can learn more about us at our website https://qeiinationaltrust.org.nz/
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