Sponsorship & Partnerships Lead – Community Engagement

Platinum Recruitment; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) to recruit a Sponsorship and Community Engagement Manager based in Dunedin. This role focuses on building funding streams, donor relationships, and community partnerships to support the orchestra's sustainability and growth.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop fundraising strategies, prepare proposals, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders across the Foundation, Sponsors, and Board.

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

Sponsorship

Stakeholder engagement

Donor relations

Written communication

Budgets and reporting

CRM/database systems

Job description

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) to recruit a Sponsorship and Community Engagement Manager based in Dunedin. This role focuses on building funding streams, donor relationships, and community partnerships to support the orchestra's sustainability and growth.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop fundraising strategies, prepare proposals, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders across the Foundation, Sponsors, and Board.