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Alumni & Development Coordinator – Programmes & Services
University of Canterbury, Ilam Campus
Fixed Term 6 months
Alumni & Development Coordinator - Annual Giving
University of Canterbury, Ilam Campus
Fixed Term 6 Months
Funding Development and Marketing Manager
Hospice South Auckland
Major Gifts Fundraiser
Heart Children NZ
Auckland
National Manager Marketing and Fundraising
CCS Disability Action
Full Time Position
Wellington
Fundraising Co-ordinator
StarJam
Auckland
Alumni & Development Coordinator – Programmes & Services
University of Canterbury, Ilam Campus
Fixed Term 6 months
The Communications and Development Unit (http://www.comsdev.canterbury.ac.nz/) require an Alumni & Development Coordinator – Programmes & Services to plan and implement programmes, projects and services which strategically engage alumni. The Alumni & Development Coordinator will work closely with other alumni, Communications and Development colleagues, as well as appropriate unit directors to strengthen existing programmes, develop new initiatives and provide tangible benefits to alumni which will align with the portfolios and University’s strategic priorities and goals.
The successful candidate will need to be well organised, be able to effectively manage client expectations and transact business in a professional, tactful and diplomatic manner. In addition, the successful candidate will need a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Marketing and minimum of 4 years experience in management, programme development and implementation within a complex organisational setting. A strong ability to strategise, implement and build constituency programmes and activities, and a demonstrated ability to work successfully within multiple constituencies, both internal and external are a must.
Our picture perfect campus has an extensive range of services and facilities including library and art collections, child-care centres, health centre, pharmacy, book shop; coffee bars and cafés. You’ll have opportunities to work alongside members of a world class, diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.
To view the full Position Description, and to apply for this vacancy, please visit our website at www.vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
Alumni & Development Coordinator - Annual Giving
University of Canterbury, Ilam Campus
Fixed Term 6 Months
The Communications and Development Unit (http://www.comsdev.canterbury.ac.nz/) require an Alumni & Development Coordinator – Annual Giving to be responsible for the management of the Annual Fund, which aims to significantly raise financial resources for the University.
The role of Alumni and Development Coordinator (Annual Giving) is responsible for planning and conducting the Annual Fund which will comprise a number of segmented campaigns and will work closely with stakeholders across campus, including PVCs and Deans, to coordinate appeals throughout the year to maximise philanthropic support, minimise overlap in fundraising communications, and to promote donor understanding of the University’s broad case for support. The incumbent will be viewed on campus as the focal point in providing the expertise required for all direct mail marketing campaigns.
The successful candidate will need to be well organised, be able to effectively manage client expectations and transact business in a professional, tactful and diplomatic manner. In addition, the successful candidate will need a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Marketing and a CFRE Professional Accreditation. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 4 years experience in effectively managing direct mail campaigns including the creation and production of high quality copy and marketing materials. Experience in managing large complex projects and attention to detail is a must.
Our picture perfect campus has an extensive range of services and facilities including library and art collections, child-care centres, health centre, pharmacy, book shop; coffee bars and cafés. You’ll have opportunities to work alongside members of a world class, diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.
To view the full Position Description, and to apply for this vacancy, please visit our website at www.vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.
Funding Development and Marketing Manager
Hospice South Auckland
Hospice South Auckland aims to ensure that their patients and families have access to the best possible care at the end of their lives.
This newly created position of Funding Development and Marketing Manager requires a professional fundraiser with at least 5 years experience to plan, develop and implement strategies to fund hospice services. The ideal candidate will also have solid marketing, communications and PR skills.
While experience of all aspects of the fundraising mix is required for this role, the emphasis of the job will be on:
• developing an integrated donor acquisition programme including direct mail, major donors and bequests
• developing a communications strategy for the Hospice
• identifying 2-3 signature events in line with fundraising and communications strategies
As part of the Senior Management Team, you will have responsibility for setting fundraising budgets, meeting targets and managing the fundraising team. You will also lead the implementation of a new fundraising database system therefore knowledge of sector-specific relational databases will be an advantage.
For more information and a job description please contact Louise Parkin at execucare (www.execucare.co.nz). No applications accepted without reference to this document.
Email: louise.parkin@execucare.com
Phone: 0800 393 282 or +61 21 832 251
Applications close 3rd March 2010
National Manager Marketing and Fundraising
CCS Disability Action
Full Time Position
Wellington
• Strategic role in the National Management Team.
• Leading national community organisation.
• Human Rights Focus
• Wellington Based
CCS Disability Action is a community organisation who has provided support for people with disabilities and their families and whanau for over 75 years. CCS Disability Action has a vision that every disabled person will be included in the life of their family and community.
The National Manager Marketing and Fundraising is responsible for implementing CCS Disability Action’s national marketing and fundraising strategy and its ongoing management and development.
You will be responsible for managing communications, marketing and fundraising with a small team in a challenging external environment.
Key attributes are:
• Excellent communication skills.
• The proven ability to meet financial targets through successful fundraising, sponsorship and marketing activities.
• The ability and experience to motivate and engage the organisation to achieve marketing objectives.
• An understanding of the disability sector, and the context our organisation operates within.
• Excellent relationship management, with a style that allows you to establish credibility with a diverse range of people.
• Proven project management skills.
• Proven initiative and drive to explore new opportunities.
• Ability to relate to disabled people and their families, both as a colleagues and users of our service.
• Values led professional practise.
The Treaty of Waitangi is a core document for CCS Disability Action, and we work within our Valuing Diversity policy.
If you would like further information about the role, or wish to apply please contact Louise Alexander on (04) 805 0083 or at Louise.Alexander@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz.
Applications close: Monday, 8 March 2010.
Major Gifts Fundraiser
Heart Children NZ
Auckland
Heart Children NZ is the only charity dedicated to supporting the 12 babies born every week with a congenital heart defect in New Zealand. Our new mission is to provide life long support to all those affected by the world’s most common birth defect. We provide over fifty different services and are growing rapidly so we need another fundraiser in the team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, bright and eloquent communicator to focus on the rewarding field of major gifts. This specialised area will concentrate on securing gifts of over $5,000 from trusts & foundations, bequests and individuals.
The key qualities we are looking for are:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high standard of presentation in both.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of different fundraising methods.
• A proactive self-starter able to work well as part of a team.
• Confident in relationship management and face-to-face communication.
• Able to manage concurrent projects, prioritising deadlines and activities effectively and always keeping the relevant people informed.
• Good research skills and the ability to identify new contacts and prospects using sound methods.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
If you think you can fit into a small but perfectly formed professional team and hit the ground running, this could be the perfect career opportunity for you.
To download a full job description, go to our website at www.heartchildren.org.nz or call Sarah Bell on 09 377 9950 ext 805
Please forward your application, including a CV and a covering letter, to Heart Children NZ, PO Box 108034, Symonds Street, Auckland 1150 or to sarah.bell@heartchildren.org.nz
Deadline for submissions is 5pm, Wednesday 3rd March. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday 8th March
Fundraising Co-ordinator
StarJam
Auckland
StarJam has been chosen as a finalist in the 2010 New Zealander of the Year Awards. This national recognition for our work validates what our children, families and audiences are telling us. We are changing lives big time.
We are offering a position for a new STAR to join our team
About the Position
The Fundraising Co-ordinator will be responsible for
- writing grant and trust applications
- managing our database
- direct mail communications
- and co-ordinating a very exciting new project
We predict you will get a deep sense of fulfillment from your work and at the same time meet the nicest people ever.
Until now we have offered our programmes in Auckland and Whangarei. We are poised to rollout these programmes nationwide over the next three years. As we grow, opportunities will arise for outstanding career development in every area of the organization.
About You
- you will be the kind of person who thrives on
- preciseness and accuracy
- clear and engaging communications
- exceeding people’s expectations
You will be able to demonstrate how you will meet the fundraising budgets and have at least two years professional fundraising experience.
More about Us
The culture at StarJam is strongly values-driven. A high level of professionalism is an inherent part of the mix in all tasks, interactions and relationships. Please go to starjam.org to see how we ‘spread the jam’.
And finally
This is a full-time position based in Greenlane, Auckland in a beaut work environment with easy access by car or public transport. We have flexible work hours, inspirational stories and a fun workplace. Very good remuneration for the right person; negotiable according to skills and background.
How to Apply
Please go to http://www.starjam.org/pdf/Career-FundraisingCO_201002.pdf for more information about the position. Please apply via e-mail including a cover letter and your cv to info@starjam.org subject line Fundraising Co-ordinator Application.
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