Development Manager

St Paul's College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

St Paul’s College in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising and relationship-building efforts. Reporting to the Headmaster, the role focuses on planning and delivering a comprehensive fundraising program, building donor networks, and securing support from foundations and sponsors.

This part-time, two-year position requires strong communications, strategic planning, and experience with donor databases to engage supporters and sustain the College's strategic

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising or development experience.
• Strong donor relationship management and sales skills.
• Experience with fundraising software or donor databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strategic planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the College's fundraising strategy.
• Build and expand the network of donors, alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations.
• Drive revenue through sponsorships, major gifts, grants, and events.
• Ensure all donors receive timely recognition and ongoing engagement.

Skills

Fundraising & development

Donor relationship management

Sales & sponsorship development

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Tools

Fundraising software / donor databases

Job description

St Paul's College – Auckland, North Island

Reporting to the Headmaster, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all fundraising and development activities. Your primary goal will be to secure financial resources to support the College's strategic objectives.

This role is a part-time position, initially funded for a two-year term.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the College's comprehensive fundraising strategy
• Build and expand the network of donors, alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations
• Drive revenue through commercial sponsorships, major gifts, grants, and successful fundraising events
• Ensure all donors receive timely recognition and exceptional ongoing engagement

About you

• Proven commercial experience in relationship management, sales, or business development
• Demonstrated success in fundraising or development, ideally within an educational or non-profit setting
• Strong strategic planning and exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to create persuasive fundraising materials
• Proficiency with fundraising software/donor databases

About us

St Paul's College is seeking a highly motivated Development Manager to spearhead fundraising and relationship-building efforts.