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Fundraising Officer - Voluntary

Part-Time Fundraising

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 FUNDRAISING OFFICER

This volunteer part-time position (8 hours per week) reports to the Chair of the Marketing and Fundraising Committee and is located in Wellington.  We are looking for someone with fundraising, administration and clerical skills.

Whilst the role is voluntary, if the role proves to be beneficial to the organisation the Board will consider remunerating the role.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Fundraising Officer is to help ensure the financial stability of Samaritans Wellington and maintain and grow donor support and engagement.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 Maintain and develop the fundraising application schedule and reporting to current funders

  • Forward planning of fundraising events and activities

  • Develop a strong volunteer group to carry out fundraising activities and support for the role.

  • Be willing to learn and grow with the coaching and mentoring of an experienced fundraising professional.

 

Functional Relationships include:

  • Help-Line Support Officer

  • Chair of the Marketing and Fundraising Committee

  • Board of Governance members

  • Volunteers Coordinator

  • Shift Leaders

  • Treasurer

  • Media 

  • Stakeholders including volunteers

 

Key Result Areas

 & Accountabilities

 

FUNDRAISING 

Fundraising Officer is responsible for Samaritans annual fundraising programme, including arranging the direct appeal, funding applications and proactively seeking other fundraising, donors, sponsorship and other sustainable funding sources.


Key tasks include:

  • Developing, implementing and keeping up to date the fundraising plan and reporting schedule.

  • Preparing and implementing an annual fundraising plan, programme, and budget (income and expenditure). 

  • Leading the implementation of fundraising applications and other activities, including the annual appeal. 

  • Preparing communications and promotional material to support fundraising events and campaigns. 

  • Proactively seeking new fundraising, sponsorship and grant opportunities.

DONOR MANAGEMENT

The Fundraising Officer is responsible for ensuring that donors are sought and actively managed.


Key tasks include:

  • Maintain and increase databases of Samaritans Supporters/Donors, appeal collectors, and suppliers in conjunction with the Help-Line Support Officer.

  • Proactively seek and secure new donors/supporters, and sponsors for Samaritans. 

  • Ensure donors, sponsors and supporters are recognised appropriately. 

  • Effectively manage all donor communications. 

  • Seek new mechanisms for donating and increase funding from existing mechanisms (e.g. online donations).

COMMUNICATIONS

The Fundraising Officer is the key person who provides communications to raise the profile of Samaritans of Wellington, communicate its activities, and inform target audiences including Samaritans volunteers and staff.


Key tasks include:

  • Developing, implementing and keeping up to date a communications plan with donors and funders.

  • Producing a monthly Samaritans newsletter in conjunction with the Volunteer Coordinator.

  • Using social media such as Facebook, twitter and LinkedIn to promote the activities of Samaritans Wellington.

  • Maintaining the communications and social media Policy and obtaining Board approval for any changes to the policy.

 

JOB COMPETENCIES

 

  • Administration and clerical experience 

 

  • Knowledge of communications channels, including social media channels.

 

  • Strong and creative writing skills, including the ability to produce reports for the Board  and reports for funders and funding applications. 

 

  • Excellent verbal communication skills with confidence and experience in producing presentations.

 

  • An understanding and ideally experience of fundraising, promotional, and communications activities relevant to the not-for-profit sector.

 

  • Disciplined in self-management and organisation to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

 

  • Excellent relationship management skills.

 

  • Demonstrates initiative and strong self-motivation, and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines 

 

  • An excellent team player.

 

  • Proficient with Google suite of applications, Canva, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Publisher.

 HOURS OF WORK

This position involves 8 volunteer hours of work per week on average. It may require some after-hours work and work at weekends.  Samaritans has a flexible work philosophy however some presence in the Wellington office would be appreciated.

 MEDIA STATEMENTS

The Fundraising Officer shall not make any media statements on the work and/or views and policies of Samaritans without the specific permission of the Board Chairperson and Operations Manager. All media statements are to be approved by the Board Chairperson before release to the media.

Organisation

Samaritans of Wellington

Job Summary

This volunteer part-time position (8 hours per week) reports to the Chair of the Marketing and Fundraising Committee and is located in Wellington. We are looking for someone with fundraising, administration and clerical skills..

Salary

Voluntary, with remuneration for out of pocket expenses

How to apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience that is applicable to the job description to wellington@samaritans.org.nz by 6pm 22nd October.

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Good Health and Wellbeing
Samaritans Wellington
About Lister - Samaritans Wellington

Listening / Connecting / Saving lives. 

 

We are here for all people across Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • We respond to people calling for help. We listen without judgement, day and night.

  • We help people cope. We take action to prevent crises.

  • We connect with people to save lives.

  • We are working tirelessly to achieve our vision: that fewer people die by suicide.

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