Kaimahi Pūrongo / Fundraiser

DCM; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) Wellington seeks a fundraising professional to grow and diversify income, engaging donors, funders and supporters. You will contribute across grants, trusts, donor communications, campaigns and stewardship, reporting to the Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications.

The role offers the chance to apply broad fundraising experience across CRM, insights and campaigns, working with a collaborative team to strengthen relationships and funding performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, philanthropy, donor engagement, partnerships, communications or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives and grow income.
• Strong written communication skills for donor communications and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling funding applications and donor communications.
• Build strong relationships with funders and supporters.
• Create stewardship experiences that encourage ongoing engagement.
• Improve fundraising performance through CRM management, reporting and insights.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor engagement

CRM management

Communications

Education

Experience in fundraising/ philanthropy

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) is a trusted, values-led organisation and Wellington's leading social service focused on supporting people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness to reach their housing and social aspirations. Reporting to the Kaiarataki Pūrongo (Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications), and as a member of the Pūrongo Kāhui (Fundraising, Marketing & communications Team), you'll play an important role in growing and diversifying fundraising income while strengthening relationships with donors, funders and supporters. This is a varied role, providing the opportunity to utilise and build on your broad fundraising experience across grants and trusts, donor engagement, supporter communications, fundraising campaigns, stewardship and fundraising data. You'll work across a range of initiatives, with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution to DCM's fundraising growth.

Key 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

About you

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

About us

DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) is a trusted, values-led organisation and Wellington's leading social service focused on supporting people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness to reach their housing and social aspirations.