Development Manager – Fundraising

Aitomic Jobs; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Auckland is seeking a Development Manager to fundraise and partner with our Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) and institutes, connecting world-leading research, teaching and health initiatives with individual donors and philanthropic partners. You will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and develop tailored engagement strategies for significant philanthropic investment.

You will work closely with the Dean and senior leaders to identify opportunities that inspire

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and philanthropic investment.
• Experience managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts or foundations.
• Ability to identify opportunities and solicit donors through a structured program.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• Develop strategies to secure significant philanthropic support.
• Build relationships with donors, faculty leadership and University stakeholders.
• Create donor engagement plans, proposals and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with the Dean and senior leaders to align fundraising with faculty priorities.
• Lead donor journey from identification to solicitation and stewardship.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Donor engagement

Major gifts

Job description

Short Summary

Development Manager – Fundraising with University of Auckland. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are seeking a Development Manager to fundraise and partner with our Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) and institutes, connecting world-leading research, teaching and health initiatives with individual donors, corporate partners and philanthropic organisations. Together, these organisations form a nationally…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Development Manager – Fundraising
• Organization: University of Auckland
• Country / coverage: New Zealand
• Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-09-27
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are seeking a Development Manager to fundraise and partner with our Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) and institutes, connecting world-leading research, teaching and health initiatives with individual donors, corporate partners and philanthropic organisations. Together, these organisations form a nationally significant health, research and innovation portfolio dedicated to improving health outcomes for New Zealand and beyond. Bringing together expertise across medicine, health sciences, engineering and technology, they support groundbreaking research, transformative education and collaborative partnerships that address some of society's most pressing health challenges. As part of the Alumni Relations and Development team, you will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and supporters, building strong relationships and developing tailored engagement strategies that lead to significant philanthropic investment. Working closely with the Dean, senior academic leaders, researchers and colleagues across the University, you will help identify opportunities that inspire donors to support transformative research, student success and innovation. This is a highly relationship-focused fundraising role that combines strategy, donor engagement and major gift development. You will guide prospects through the full donor journey, from identification and cultivation through to solicitation and stewardship, building trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations and corporate partners. Success in this role comes from curiosity, initiative, strong commercial acumen and the ability to connect donors with opportunities that create meaningful and lasting impact. Your responsibilities will include: Managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, trusts, foundations and corporate partners, developing strategies to secure significant philanthropic support Building strong relationships with donors, faculty leadership, researchers and University stakeholders to identify and advance funding opportunities Developing donor engagement plans, proposals and stewardship activities that foster long-term relationships and investment Working alongside the Dean and senior leaders to prioritise prospects and align fundraising activity with faculty priorities Supporting the development and implementation of faculty fundraising strategies, plans and performance measures Collaborating with colleagues across Alumni Relations and Development to deliver coordinated donor engagement and fundraising initiatives This is a permanent, full-time position ( 37.5 hours per week). The salary range for this role is $118,000 to $128,000 , negotiable depending on skills and experience. A full description of your duties and the role is provided in the position description linked HERE He kōrero mōu | About you You are an experienced fundraiser or relationship manager with a track record of building meaningful, long-term relationships that lead to significant financial investment. You are comfortable engaging with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic trusts, foundations and senior corporate stakeholders, and understand how to move relationships from initial engagement through to successful solicitation and stewardship. You know how to develop trust, identify alignment between donor interests and organisational priorities, and create compelling opportunities for support. Equally comfortable working independently and collaboratively, you thrive in a relationship-driven environment where success comes from strategic engagement, persistence and excellent stakeholder management. E rapua ana mātou | We are seeking Demonstrated success securing major gifts, philanthropic investment or high-value commercial partnerships through relationship-based engagement Experience managing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, corporate partners or key strategic stakeholders Proven ability to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward supporters through a structured relationship management or…

Responsibilities

• Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are seeking a Development Manager to fundraise and partner with our Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) and institutes, connecting world-leading research, teaching and health initiatives with individual…
• Together, these organisations form a nationally significant health, research and innovation portfolio dedicated to improving health outcomes for New Zealand and beyond.
• Bringing together expertise across medicine, health sciences, engineering and technology, they support groundbreaking research, transformative education and collaborative partnerships that address some of society's most pressing health challenges.
• As part of the Alumni Relations and Development team, you will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and supporters, building strong relationships and developing tailored engagement strategies that lead to significant philanthropic investment.
• Working closely with the Dean, senior academic leaders, researchers and colleagues across the University, you will help identify opportunities that inspire donors to support transformative research, student success and innovation.
• This is a highly relationship-focused fundraising role that combines strategy, donor engagement and major gift development.

Requirements / Eligibility

• You are an experienced fundraiser or relationship manager with a track record of building meaningful, long-term relationships that lead to significant financial investment.
• You are comfortable engaging with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic trusts, foundations and senior corporate stakeholders, and understand how to move relationships from initial engagement through to successful solicitation and stewardship.
• You are naturally curious and enjoy understanding people's motivations, interests and aspirations.
• You know how to develop trust, identify alignment between donor interests and organisational priorities, and create compelling opportunities for support.
• Equally comfortable working independently and collaboratively, you thrive in a relationship-driven environment where success comes from strategic engagement, persistence and excellent stakeholder management.