Individual & Community Fundraising Manager
Individual and Community Fundraising Manager
About the role
The Individual & Community Fundraising Manager ensures the effective operation and growth of the Mission’s Individual Giving and Community Fundraising programmes by leading portfolio planning, coordinating delivery across appeals, regular giving, digital acquisition and community fundraising activities, and maintaining strong donor and supporter journeys. The role supports the smooth execution of campaigns and fundraising initiatives by overseeing workflow, aligning messaging with Marketing & Communications, and ensuring processes, systems and data are well maintained.
We value learning and growth. You will be supported on your unique journey through mentoring and on the job development as part of the wider Mission community committed to meaningful, values-led work.
What you will be doing
- Lead, grow, and steward the Individual Giving and Community Fundraising portfolios to achieve annual revenue targets.
- Develop annual plans and budgets with objectives, key results and the financial forecast.
- Oversee plans and optimisation of appeals, donor journeys, always-on giving, and regular giving strategies.
- Provide strategic oversight of community fundraising including peer-to peer events, mission-led events (e.g. The Cook Off), school, church and other community-led fundraising.
- Lead, coach and develop the Individual Giving Specialist, Community Fundraising Specialist and supporting team members, ensuring a high-performing and values-aligned team.
What we are looking for
- Significant experience (5+ years) in Individual Giving and/or Community Fundraising, and the delivery of successful fundraising programmes.
- Capacity to demonstrate through actions commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission’s values of Manaakitanga, Atawhai, Rangapū and Mana Tika, Mana Ōrite
- Experience scaling or significantly growing regular giving programmes within a nonprofit environment.
- Proven experience in the management and development of people.
- Full clean New Zealand Drivers Licence.
We recognize that skills, experience and knowledge can be gained in a number of ways. This may include paid or voluntary work, experience undertaken through your church, marae, iwi or whānau responsibilities, or other community roles.
What we offer
- Opportunities to strengthen cultural connection through weekly Kapa Haka, waiata, and monthly romiromi.
- Access to EAP & external supervision.
- “Mission Leave” provides an opportunity to focus on wellbeing along with annual and sick leave.
- Tangihanga leave.
- Access to sick leave from your 1st day of employment.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Staff discounts at Auckland City Mission Op Shops and Pharmacy.
- Access to low cost, fresh produce through the Mission Grocer.
- Convenient access to public transport and discounted parking options.
- Opportunities for career progression within the Mission.
About the Organisation
Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai works alongside people in Tāmaki Makaurau facing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and isolation.
With over 100 years of service, we deliver integrated support across housing, food, health and recovery, supporting tens of thousands of Aucklanders every year. Our work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and guided by our values; Manaakitanga, Rangapū, Atawhai, and Manatika/Mana Ōrite.
We believe in people, collective responsibility, and hope - and invite those who share our values to join us.
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