As our Head of Fundraising, you will experience the satisfaction that comes from making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most. Your innovative approach to sharing the incredible Make-A-Wish story will strengthen relationships and generate new partnerships to support our mahi. You will enjoy working both strategically and practically as you draw on your extensive experience to develop and refine new and existing revenue streams – so that we can make even more wishes happen!
About us …Make-A-Wish New Zealand granted our first wish in 1986. Since then, we have grown into a well-recognised mid-sized non-profit, granting thousands of wishes along the way. Wishes bring a welcome distraction, joy and happiness to children, siblings and families, during their long and often traumatic medical journey. We aim to transform lives, one wish at a time.
About the role - Overall responsibility for all fundraising initiatives and activities
- Provide leadership and direction to the Fundraising team, enabling them to deliver on the strategic plan and targets
- Manage partner relationships and grow donor numbers to ensure continued and sustainable growth from a range of avenues
- Financial oversight, analysis and insightful reporting to enable transparency and effective planning.
- Foster an inclusive environment, that supports individuals and provides training and development opportunities to help them reach their full potential.
About you … - Broad, proven expertise across fundraising and leadership within the not-for-profit sector
- Outstanding communicator with the ability to influence others and build effective relationships.
- You love to innovate and bring fresh ideas to the table, as we continue to build the profile of the organisation
- Commercially astute and IT savvy, you’re an effective planner, with a creative approach to problem solving
- A contemporary people leader, who understands the highs and lows of working in an emotive environment
What you will receive … - A supportive and dedicated team environment
- A ‘mental health day’ each year, as well as your birthday off.
- Opportunity to grow and further develop your career
We’ve partnered with Kin to find the right person for this role, check out our website www.makeawish.org.nz and if you think we might be the next step on your journey, please apply now. If you have queries prior to applying, please contact Stephanie Patterson on
[email protected] or 027 2153576.