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About the New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is a National Society member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Our organisation has over 8,000 members and staff who contribute to the Red Cross’s mission of improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience. More information can be found at www.redcross.org.nz.

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in New Zealand, the Pacific and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Why work with us?

Be part of a team that shares your passion.
Our organisation is made up of diverse and dedicated individuals.
We value our employees as much as we value their work.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging

We strive to provide an environment where all staff and volunteers can thrive and have a sense of belonging- at a systemic, procedural, and individual level. We are committed to represent the communities we serve and to increase diversity throughout our people and leadership.

We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our clients and we welcome candidates from every ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age and those with a disability or who have additional mental health needs. It is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Both paid, volunteer and community experience shape the skills and knowledge you bring to your application, so please share this within your application.

Work that benefits you

Creating a flexible and healthy work environment for our teams is important to us. We offer a wide range of in person and virtual roles to suit different operational needs, for casual and / or short-term contracts to full-time, permanent positions. Our benefits differ based on contract type and job level.

Work / life balance

We want our team to flourish in their roles at work—and in the many other roles in their lives. Offering flexible virtual/hybrid work for some roles allows our staff to balance their personal and professional priorities. In addition to a competitive salary package we offer, career development, annual flu vaccination, discounts on Southern Cross health insurance, five weeks annual leave.

Here are some ways we encourage this:

Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds, Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori

Green Team – sustainability network bringing together diverse knowledge to strength the sustainability of New Zealand Red Cross and the people we serve.
The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.
Development opportunities in te reo Māori me ngā tikanga.

Advisor Philanthropy

Permanent Full - Time (37.5 hours a week).

Auckland

About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga

In this role you will:

Developing and maintaining respectful relationships with identified donors, supporters and members that will assists them by cementing and growing their understanding surrounding the work of New Zealand Red Cross;
Managing the pipeline of engagement with identified donors, supporters, members, and prospects for the purpose of cultivating and stewarding their support for New Zealand Red Cross;
Identifying, developing, maintaining, and growing relationships with prospective significant level donors and bequestors in order to obtain their financial support through significant gifts and/or pledges of a gift in their Will to New Zealand Red Cross;
Prompt tailored and personalised engagement and acknowledgment of donor, member and prospect interactions, pledges and/or committed bequests;
Utilising appropriate promotional material, communications and events to develop and enhance relationships;
Ensuring that processes are followed to ensure all donor, supporter and member interactions and engagements are documented appropriately and handled with the utmost respect;
Contribute to the ongoing development of philanthropic initiatives in line with the national fundraising strategy, offering a portfolio of tailored philanthropy products;
Support the Individual Giving team to undertake donor stewardship and solutions to a high level.

Who are we looking for? – Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

To be successful you will have:
Sound knowledge of fundraising principles;
Understanding of major donor and/or bequest fundraising strategies and tactics;
Educated to a level that ensures appropriate and empathetic communication and engagement with people across all socio-economic levels;
Experience working autonomously and with high levels of self-motivation;
Demonstrated ability of being able to make an ask for a significant gift;
Strong interpersonal skills across many levels of society in order to develop strong relationships;
Excellent communication skills – written and oral;
Experience in developing and presenting proposals and in soliciting significant gifts and bequests appropriately, at the right level and at the right time.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job, Applications close at 05:00 Pm on 15/05/2024

Organisation

New Zealand Red Cross

Job Summary

Seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Philanthropy Advisor to join our team. Permanent Full - Time position. Auckland.

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Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

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