Fundraising Specialist

Drive donor growth and help create lasting change.

Are you a dynamic fundraiser who loves building relationships and creating campaigns that inspire people to give?

Join our passionate team and help grow philanthropic support that makes a real difference for vulnerable communities across Aotearoa.

Why Join Us

• Make a meaningful impact for vulnerable communities
• Lead donor acquisition campaigns from strategy to storytelling
• Build relationships with major donors, corporates, trusts and foundations

About Us

Methodist Mission Northern is part of a family of three charitable trusts: Methodist Mission Northern, Lifewise Trust and Airedale Property Trust.

Together we challenge injustice, support people facing homelessness, disability and hardship, and help build caring communities where people can thrive.

Guided by our values of Compassion, Courage, Respect and Integrity, our Fundraising, Marketing & Communications team grows supporter relationships and philanthropic income to strengthen communities across Aotearoa.

About the Role

As our Fundraising Specialist, you will lead donor acquisition initiatives that inspire generosity and grow long-term supporter relationships.

You’ll create compelling fundraising campaigns, develop strong donor journeys and help expand new fundraising opportunities including monthly giving, community fundraising and bequests.

This is a role where strategy, creativity and storytelling come together to drive real community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver end-to-end fundraising campaigns
• Develop compelling cases for support and funding proposals
• Build strong relationships with major donors, corporates, trusts and foundations
• Manage donor journeys and implement Moves Management strategies
• Capture and share powerful stories that connect supporters with our work
• Manage donor insights and CRM data (Microsoft Dynamics) to inform strategy

About You

You’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ fundraising experience in donor acquisition, individual giving or community fundraising
• Proven experience delivering successful fundraising campaigns
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Experience using CRM systems and fundraising data
• A collaborative mindset and can-do attitude

A qualification in communications, marketing or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred.

Applications close: 31 March 2026

If you're motivated by meaningful work and ready to grow donor engagement that transforms communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help build a more caring Aotearoa.