Fundraising & Events Manager

**About the Company**:
InZone is a New Zealand registered charitable trust established in 2011. Our mission is to actively support Māori and Pasifika rangatahi to excel through access to highly effective schools whilst living in a supportive whānau environment with a Māori kaupapa underpinned by Christian values.

We achieve this by providing boarding kāinga (hostels) ‘InZone’ for Auckland Grammar School and Epsom Girls Grammar School and we partner with the schools to enable our students to achieve top educational outcomes.

Our kāinga enable our rangatahi to live and learn in a supportive whānau environment where we aim to support, inspire and empower our rangatahi to achieve their full potential. Through their time at InZone, rangatahi are exposed to a multitude of growth opportunities: leadership; personal; academic; cultural; community and post-school transition.

**The Opportunity**:
The Fundraising and Events Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing fundraising activities and events to support the InZone Education Foundation.The role will ultimately be primarily accountable for achieving the annual fundraising budget though strategic planning and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. This includes grants and philanthropic donors as well as fundraising initiatives, securing new corporate partnerships, and establishing and maintaining donor relations. You will be given full training and development throughout all processes, working closely with the CEO and the office support staff.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Plan and coordinate fundraising activities: Develop and implement fundraising strategies to raise funds for the foundation; identify potential donors and fundraising opportunities; create compelling fundraising campaigns and appeals.
- Organize events: Plan and coordinate fundraising events such as galas, auctions, and other fundraising activities; manage all aspects of the events, including logistics, budget, and vendor relationships.
- Manage donor relationships: Build and maintain relationships with donors and sponsors; provide excellent customer service, including managing donor recognition and stewardship programs.
- Support marketing and communications: Develop marketing materials and communications plans to support fundraising activities and events.

**The fit**:

- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in fundraising and event planning
- A qualification in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Administration, will be an advantageous
- Sound knowledge of digital platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram
- Knowledge of fundraising practices and principles.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Competency in Te Reo Māori and/or a Pacific language, written and verbal, would be an added bonus

This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend work required. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

It is critical that all of our team align to the values of InZone as they are the essence of who we are and have been created from our thoughts and alignment to the InZone kaupapa.
- ** Manaakitanga** - Generosity, Aroha and Loyalty.
- ** Kia Tika, Kia Pono** - Respect, Integrity, Fairness, Tautoko.
- ** Kia Māia** - Courage, Determination, Striving for Excellence.
- ** Kotahitanga **- Unity, Solidarity, Common purpose.

**REF: 14800**
- Elle Schutte Talent Management Delivery Lead
- 021 060 1829