Fundraising Director

Position Title: Fundraising Director
Reporting To: CEO
Employment Type: Between 32 – 40 hours per week (flexible for the right candidate), Permanent
Employment Date: ASAP
Location: Greenlane office, Auckland (with some flexibility to work from home)

What is Parenting Place about? 

Our Vision: That every parent* in Aotearoa feels confident, and every child feels deeply loved. 

Our Mission: Supporting parents* to build strong family relationships. 

*Anyone raising a child, including parents, caregivers, grandparents, aunties, uncles, guardians and foster carers. 

We inspire parents by offering hope for families. 
We equip parents with information and strategies.  

We journey with parents through key transition times. 

Since 1993, we’ve walked alongside New Zealand families and whānau, providing strategies to build stronger relationships. We recognise that every parent-child relationship can benefit from support, encouragement and practical skills. And we believe that healthy, loving families can transform communities. 

Our values  

Manaakitanga – We are Caring 

We are welcoming, inclusive and extend kindness and respect to those we work with. We value well-being and offer a supportive team culture, recognising that our staff are part of a wider family and community beyond their role at Parenting Place. 

Ako – We are Learners 

We are curious – life-long learners – broadening our understanding of people, family and culture. We invest in knowledge through research of evidence-informed approaches to parenting, and our hands-on experience working directly with parents as they navigate the highs, lows and every-days of raising kids through different ages and stages. 

Mahi Tahi – We are Collaborative 

Our best work is done together, drawing from a diverse set of skills and perspectives. We collaborate to bring different teams and people together to ideate, problem-solve and dream bigger and better for our work and vision for families. 

Auahatanga – We are Creative 

We are innovative in how we present, connect and communicate, working to reach all families where they are at. We are writers, researchers, designers, presenters, coaches, project managers, people leaders, and partnership co-ordinators; and we value creativity in our work.
 

Tūmanako – We are Hopeful 

We are inspired by hope – of what “could be” for parents and their family relationships. We aim for the best outcomes, and take a positive, strengths-based approach in our parenting content, while staying relatable and real. 

What is this role?

In the Fundraising Director role, you will support the CEO to build relationships with donors, government, and corporate partners. These strategic partnerships are essential in resourcing our work and enabling growth in our programmes. You will oversee the fundraising strategy, support the fundraising team, and oversee all fundraising activities. This includes securing new giving, managing the relationships and activities associated with donors, corporate partners, and government. This position also sits on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). 

Some of the key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Senior Leadership and Fundraising Team Management, as well as positively contributing to the wider Parenting Place culture.


• In liaison with the CEO and other relevant consultation, manage the development and implementation of the fundraising plan for the organisation which will achieve the goals for sustainable funding. 
  


• Develop and lead the Major Donor Strategy, actively work to acquire new & manage existing donor relationships.


• Explore opportunities for acquiring new corporate partners aligned to our mission.

Who are we looking for?

• You have strong fundraising experience.


• You are a proven strategic thinker. 


• You genuinely enjoy people management. 


• People describe you as highly relational and motivated. 


• You are aligned with our values and are very passionate about supporting parents to build strong family relationships!

Why you will love this role?

• Growth opportunities and the chance to make this role your own!


• Excellent flexibility with work hours/days and arrangements - we are Parenting Place so we understand the juggle!


• Great well-being support with Health Insurance, EAP, phone allowance!


• Both personal and professional development opportunities


• Birthday Leave – a day off on/around your birthday!


• Great, supportive culture with a commitment to look after our team well.
   

This is a permanent appointment. The position is based in Auckland and working between 32 - 40 hours per week.

Should we decide to progress with your application, we will contact you and will provide you with a full Job Description.