About the role
DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) is a trusted, values-led organisation and Wellington's leading social service focused on supporting people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness to reach their housing and social aspirations. Reporting to the Kaiarataki Pūrongo (Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications), and as a member of the Pūrongo Kāhui (Fundraising, Marketing & communications Team), you'll play an important role in growing and diversifying fundraising income while strengthening relationships with donors, funders and supporters. This is a varied role, providing the opportunity to utilise and build on your broad fundraising experience across grants and trusts, donor engagement, supporter communications, fundraising campaigns, stewardship and fundraising data. You'll work across a range of initiatives, with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution to DCM's fundraising growth.
Key responsibilities
Develop compelling funding applications and donor communications
Build strong relationships with funders and supporters
Create stewardship experiences that encourage ongoing engagement and long-term support
Contribute to improving fundraising performance through effective CRM management, reporting and the use of fundraising insights
About you
Experience in fundraising, philanthropy, donor engagement, partnerships, communications or a related field
Experience and success in developing and delivering fundraising initiatives and contributing to income growth
Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor communications, funding applications and reports
Strong relationship management skills and the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality results
Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate records, reporting and supporter information
About us
DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) is a trusted, values-led organisation and Wellington's leading social service focused on supporting people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness to reach their housing and social aspirations.
Closing Date : 14 September
To apply for this role, please send a CV and Covering Letter to hr@dcm.org.nz
DCM’s vision is for communities where whānau are housed, connected, valued, and thriving.
Sitting in the heart of Wellington at 2 Lukes Lane on the site of Te Aro Pā, the most marginalised people in our city come to us because they genuinely feel welcome and because what we do works and makes a difference in their lives.
Our practical programmes enable whānau to find and sustain housing, manage their money, access health services, and connect with their community and culture.
But we acknowledge that we can’t do this mahi alone, which is why our byline is “Together we can end homelessness”.