Sponsorship & Community Engagement Leader

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra invites applications for a Sponsorship and Community Engagement Manager. Based in Hanover Hall, you will collaborate with the General Manager, Board, Foundation, Sponsors, Donors and community stakeholders to diversify funding streams and strengthen long-term sustainability.

We seek a relationship-driven professional with experience in fundraising, sponsorship, and stakeholder engagement to build meaningful partnerships and secure support for the arts in Otago and

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.
• Experience within the arts, charitable, or community sectors would be advantageous.

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

Sponsorship

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Time management

Budgets

Tools

CRM/database systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra invites applications for a Sponsorship and Community Engagement Manager. Based in Hanover Hall, you will collaborate with the General Manager, Board, Foundation, Sponsors, Donors and community stakeholders to diversify funding streams and strengthen long-term sustainability.

We seek a relationship-driven professional with experience in fundraising, sponsorship, and stakeholder engagement to build meaningful partnerships and secure support for the arts in Otago and