About the Mentorship Program:
Applications for are open.
The FINZ Mentor Programme is only available to members. It matches a mentee to a mentor to meet for a total of 4 – 6 sessions. Mentoring may be conducted in-person, via phone or via Skype.
If you are seeking a mentor, simply complete the Mentor Application Form below. It is up to you to check the Mentor / Mentee listings to find the mentorship you are looking for. A list of available Mentors is below.
From a Mentor...
"It’s a privilege to be a Mentor.
I learnt the principals and practices of Fundraising from people who were willing to share their knowledge and experience. There was no cost, they were just happy to pass on what they had learnt.
To me, it’s only right that I do the same and being a Mentor is one way of doing that. Hopefully I‘ve added, and can continue to add, some value!
The Mentees I have worked with have been based throughout New Zealand, from a cross-section of charities and have all been fantastic. I still keep in contact with many.
To be able to listen, guide, suggest, support, encourage is, as I said, a privilege and to be honest, a lot of fun. I’ve learnt so much and love seeing other fundraisers flourish. If anyone is thinking of becoming a Mentor (or Mentee), please look on the FINZ website for more information."
AVAILABLE MENTORS:
Annabel Lush - Auckland
Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand
About Annabel:
Fundraising Professional with many years experiences across the broad spectrum of philanthropy with senior roles in a number of New Zealand organisations including the University of Auckland, The Heart Foundation, Malaghan Institute, Make-A Wish, the Auckland Zoo Charitable Trust and Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand. Have also worked as a consultant to several leading not for profits in the health, youth and education sectors.
Qualifications:
- Post Grad Marketing, University of Auckland
- A multitude of courses taken and conferences attended over the years (often as a speaker) through FINZ, FIA, ADAPE, BBCON, MA etc.
- Not for Profit Advisory Board, MA
- Include A Charity Board and now Advisory Committee
Gwen Green - Blind Low Vision NZ
About Gwen:
I am passionate about fundraising and get huge satisfaction in supporting and helping others to develop their own fundraising potential. I have over 20 years of experience, both in New Zealand and the UK. Starting off as a fundraising administrator - I have worked at all levels of fundraising and across all disciplines - including as a hands-on fundraising CEO. In particular, I have a strong passion for strategy development, integration of income streams, integration of fundraising and communications, and developing new strategy and innovation. All the while ensuring positive donor experience is matched with the best possible ROI. For more about me, visit my profile on https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwen-green-09873314/
Qualifications:
- IoF Certificate in Fundraising - 2004
Jim Datson - Tauranga
Project Periscope Ltd
About Jim:
Worked professionally in fundraising since 1982 and been involved in a wide-range of volunteer and paid roles spanning governance, management, fundraising, HR, volunteer management and service delivery in both New Zealand and Australia. As Project Director for Project Periscope Ltd, Jim is responsible for advising Boards and management teams on fundraising development options and critiquing organisational performance and programmes.
Qualifications:
- OStJ.Dip Bus Admin, B.Sc, FFINZ
- I was New Zealand's first CFRE
- I was made a Fellow of both FINZ and FIA in 1989
Nicki Sayers - Wellington
Guiding Light Research
About Nicki:
I'm a fundraiser and prospect researcher with nearly 20 year's experience in the charity and education sector.
I've had hands-on experience of many of the fundraising disciplines including direct marketing (mail and email appeals), database management, grant writing, major gifts (including bequests) and donor and stakeholder communications.
I also have extensive prospect research experience, managing the process from discovery to the ask, including the management of prospect data and the development of individual cultivation plans.
Qualifications:
- Certificate of Direct Marketing
- Fundraising 101 and 201 (Fundraising School, Indiana)
- Numerous FINZ and Educate Plus conferences as an attendee and presenter
Stephanie Maitland, CFRE - Auckland
Maitland and Associates Ltd
About Stephanie:
I have been a fundraising professional for over 25 years working either as a staff member or contractor with local, regional and national charities.
I'm a generalist fundraiser, not specialising in a specific area. My current work covers mainly funding applications, gifts in wills programmes, direct mail, special events and donor development.
I have a wealth of knowledge and experience of fundraising principles and practices and look forward to assisting you.
Qualifications:
- Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) since 1998
- FINZ Membership since 1991
- Fundraising conferences across New Zealand and Australia
- Training through FINZ and the University of Indiana
I've presented at many FINZ training opportunities including the Certificate in Fundraising, conferences and local divisional events.
Dominique Leeming
Christchurch
About Dominique
Dominique has over 20 years’ experience delivering successful fundraising programmes at several New Zealand charities. She is now working as a contractor helping a couple of charitable organisations work on significant fundraising projects. Previously, Dominique led the integration of marketing, communications, and fundraising at SPCA New Zealand. Prior to SPCA, Dominique guided multiple capital campaigns for Coastguard New Zealand, two were recognised by FINZ with awards in 2011 and 2014.
0In 2019 Dominique was awarded the inaugural FINZ Fundraising Leader of the Year.
Dominique is a fellow of the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand and serves on the Institute’s Ethics Committee, she also holds governance roles with the Student Volunteer Army and Orange Sky Aotearoa.
Dominique is available to meet with new fundraisers to discuss ethical fundraising practice as well as the joys and challenges of working in this amazing sector. She will share key learnings she’s had along the way and answer any questions you may have.
“I believe working with someone early in their fundraising career is a very special privilege. I will share experiences that have helped me maintain a journey of ongoing learning and to keep my thinking up to date with sector developments. My goal is to do my little bit to help people do amazing work in the charitable sector.”
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Jenny Caston
Willpower
Auckland
I champion best practice and life-long learning. I'm passionate about empowering others to reach their potential and having an impact for good through strategic, sustainable and successful fundraising practice.
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