Philanthropy Manager

Are you a seasoned relationship builder with a passion for making a real difference World Vision New Zealand is seeking a skilled Philanthropy Manager to grow our major donor programme. Keep reading if you want to be part of:

• Creating positive change in the lives of the worlds most vulnerable children.
• Building meaningful relationships with major donors to secure life-changing funding for children in need.
• Joining a passionate purpose-driven team as New Zealands leading overseas humanitarian organisation.

About the Role

As Philanthropy Manager you will play a pivotal role in expanding World Visions philanthropic community across New Zealand. You will leverage your existing networks build new strategic relationships and create opportunities for supporters to connect more deeply with World Visions mission through meaningful engagement experiences and partnerships.

Be part of creating experiences that deepen philanthropic partnerships and inspire transformational giving.

Key Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of high-value relationships. Identifying cultivating and stewarding major donors through deeply personalised engagement that inspires transformational giving.
• Go where the story is. Travel to meet donors in their location and accompany them on international field visits to World Vision programmes and curate exclusive New Zealand experiences that turn interest into long-term philanthropic commitment.
• Build the strategy behind the relationship. Develop individual donor plans that balance ambitious fundraising targets for the most vulnerable children with genuine trust-based partnership.
• Make the invisible visible. Contribute to compelling storytelling that brings World Visions global impact to life for New Zealand donors connecting their generosity to real outcomes for real children.
• Collaborate across the organisation. Respond to warm introductions converting networks into meaningful new philanthropic relationships.
• Bring discipline to the work. Maintain rigorous donor records in our CRM manage your pipeline through structured moves management and report transparently on progress toward agreed targets.
  

This is your opportunity to join a professional passionate and diverse team at World Vision New Zealand who shows up with purpose and heart to create meaningful change for children. Every day as part of World Visions global reach youll help the worlds most vulnerable families build safer and brighter futures. Every night youll go home knowing you made a difference in someones life.

About You

• 5 years experience in fundraising major gift relationship management or business development.
• Proven ability to build strategic authentic relationships and influence stakeholders across philanthropy business or community sectors.
• Strong organisational skills with a track record of delivering against agreed targets and deadlines.
• Experience managing donor relationships using CRM systems and structured relationship or moves management approaches
• A confident networker with existing connections in philanthropic or business communities.
• Proactive and forward-thinking with the initiative to identify opportunities generate new ideas and drive meaningful engagement.
• Comfortable working flexible hours including occasional evenings weekends and travel within New Zealand and internationally.
• Aligned with World Visions values and committed to making a meaningful impact for vulnerable children.

Why Work With Us

The team at World Vision are connected in our desire to seek justice and to overcome poverty for all children everywhere. We are mission focused and maintain our Christian identity while embracing the diversity of all people.

We offer unique benefits that are aligned to who we are as an organisation and our people.

• Youll be a part of creating positive change in the lives of the worlds most vulnerable children.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package; including Southern Cross medical insurance and life insurance a day off on your birthday the option to buy additional leave a hybrid work environment an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to a free Wills package.
• Be a part of World Visions haerenga (journey) of embracing te ao Māori enabling us to be more effective in achieving our Mission.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning development and education through a range of channels including training and development as part of World Vision International.

What You Need to Know

World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday New Zealanders to stand up and make a difference for children in the worlds toughest places through emergency relief community development and advocacy work.

Youll be joining New Zealands largest overseas humanitarian organisation made up of 100 staff. Youll also become part of something bigger World Visions global partnership of 35000 staff and 3.3 million supporters in 100 countries. So far weve impacted the lives of more than 200 million vulnerable children by tackling the root causes of poverty. This is your chance to make a massive impact right when its needed the most.

We work from a Christian kaupapa. We see our work as a practical expression of the gospel and we value and support the wairua (spiritual wellbeing) of our people and partners.

We believe in a world where every child no matter where they were born can live life in all its fullness. Its as simple as that.

Location and Hours

• Based in Penrose Auckland
• Full-time Permanent position. 37.5 hrs per week.
• Hybrid work

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you must have current entitlement to work in New Zealand.

We welcome applications from anyone who wants to seek justice and overcome poverty for all children everywhere and brings the required skills. We act in ways that respect the dignity uniqueness and intrinsic worth of every person. Please let us know if there are any accommodations we can make to help you with your application or in our recruitment process.

World Vision New Zealand is committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will undergo appropriate screening including police vetting.

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Our vision for every child life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart the will to make it so.

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Required Experience:

Manager