Relationships Fundraiser

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Blind Foundation Full time

Job Type:
Permanent/Full-time

Location:
Christchurch

Closing date:
Tuesday, 22 August 2023


Blind Low Vision NZ is the leading national provider of vision rehabilitation services for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.

Now more than ever, the opportunities are here to make a real difference for people with sight loss, and you'll help us achieve our vision of empowering New Zealanders who are blind, deafblind or low vision, to live the life they choose.

As well as supporting individuals, we seek to make big-picture change by advocating for inclusive communities and for optimal eye care services for all New Zealanders.

We have a rich history stretching back to 1890 and as we continue to connect people with sight loss to expert staff and their peers, we also continue to be one of New Zealand's most trusted and iconic not for profit organisations.


Purpose of the role:


If you are an energetic, creative, and dedicated individual with a heart for helping others, we have the perfect role You will work closely with our dedicated team to raise the essential funds required to fuel our impactful projects.

In this unique role you'll have the responsibility to

  • Secure financial funding by developing new major donor relationships, together with the ongoing stewardship of Blind Low Vision NZ's existing portfolio of major donors.
  • Identify and help cultivate relationships with South Island midvalue and bequest prospects.
  • Manage the effective delivery of events for bequestors, mid and major donors at venues across the South Island
  • Play a key part in achieving the Philanthropy team's donor engagement targets

What we are looking for:

To enable you to hit the ground running, we're looking for some who brings:

  • Excellent skills communicating fundraising needs; one to one, in writing and through verbal presentations
  • Experience of organising events and/or logistics
  • Strong computer skills including: Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to connect with people at all levels and build genuine relationships to ensure that prospects and supporters become, and remain, fully engaged with our cause

You will need to have

  • 3 years strong administration experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in a marketing discipline
  • Fundraising or marketing experience with high value donors, clients or partners
  • Full driver's licence

Benefits of working with us

  • A full time week equates to 37.5 hours
  • A special employee leave day after Boxing Day
  • A returntowork parental leave bonus
  • An employee assistance programme
  • Supported learning and development
  • Staff advantages programme range of discounts negotiated with national and local business
  • Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
  • Free annual flu vaccination
  • Additional week of annual leave after 5 years of service for nonmanagement employees
  • Eye tests and prescription lenses reimbursement after one year of serviceThis is a great opportunity to join an organisation that is truly passionate about helping their clients, while also offering rewarding career opportunities, great staff benefits, and a flexible work environment where possible As we strive to be a for purpose organisation, our staff take an active interest and participate in fundraising and volunteer opportunities.


Blind Low Vision NZ welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages suitably qualified people who are blind or have low vision, or any other disability to apply.

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