Fundraising & Donor Relations Specialist

DCM Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCM Wellington is seeking a skilled fundraising professional to join our team in Wellington. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to develop compelling funding applications and donor communications, while strengthening relationships with funders and supporters.

You will contribute to fundraising growth by delivering initiatives, managing CRM data, reporting, and insights to inform strategy and donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, philanthropy, donor engagement, partnerships, communications or a related field
• Experience and success in developing and delivering fundraising initiatives and contributing to income growth
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor communications, funding applications and reports
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality results
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate records, reporting and supporter information

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling funding applications and donor communications
• Build strong relationships with funders and supporters
• Create stewardship experiences that encourage ongoing engagement and long-term support
• Contribute to improving fundraising performance through effective CRM management, reporting and the use of fundraising insights

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor engagement

Communications

Relationship management

CRM management

Reporting

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

DCM Wellington is seeking a skilled fundraising professional to join our team in Wellington. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to develop compelling funding applications and donor communications, while strengthening relationships with funders and supporters.

You will contribute to fundraising growth by delivering initiatives, managing CRM data, reporting, and insights to inform strategy and donor stewardship.