Sponsorship & Community Engagement Lead

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunedin Symphony Orchestra invites a Sponsorship and Community Engagement Manager to help secure the future of one of Dunedin's most respected performing arts organisations. Based in Hanover Hall, you will build partnerships across the community to diversify funding streams and support the DSO’s artistic and educational programs.

You will work closely with the General Manager, Board, Foundation, Sponsors, and Donors to expand funding and ensure financial sustainability while engaging with local

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, sponsorship, business development or stakeholder engagement.
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Strong written communication and report writing skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management capabilities.
• Experience working with budgets and performance targets.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver fundraising, sponsorship, and philanthropic strategies that support the DSO's long term sustainability
• Build and nurture relationships with sponsors, donors, and community stakeholders
• Identify and secure new funding and partnership opportunities
• Prepare grant applications, sponsorship proposals and development reports
• Track fundraising performance and manage development-related budgets
• Work closely with the General Manager, Board, and Foundation to support the DSO's strategic goals

Skills

Fundraising experience

Sponsorship

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Tools

CRM/database systems

Job description

Dunedin Symphony Orchestra invites a Sponsorship and Community Engagement Manager to help secure the future of one of Dunedin's most respected performing arts organisations. Based in Hanover Hall, you will build partnerships across the community to diversify funding streams and support the DSO’s artistic and educational programs.

You will work closely with the General Manager, Board, Foundation, Sponsors, and Donors to expand funding and ensure financial sustainability while engaging with local