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🥝 Philanthropy Manager

Independent Schools of New Zealand | wellington, New-Zealand | Posted June 30, 2026

Job Description

The Philanthropy Manager is Marsden’s lead fundraising practitioner and will be responsible for developing and delivering a structured, strategic and relationship‑based fundraising programme.

Key areas of focus

  • Major gifts
  • Gifts in wills
  • Annual giving
  • Trusts, foundations and grants
  • Business partnerships and sponsorship
  • Donor care, stewardship and recognition
  • Donor pipeline and CRM management
  • Capital campaign readiness
  • Fundraising reporting and senior volunteer support

A significant proportion of the role will be donor‑facing, including meeting with donors, prospective donors, senior volunteers and key stakeholders to build relationships, qualify philanthropic interest and secure support.

We are looking for an experienced relationship fundraiser with the ability to think strategically while delivering practical fundraising outcomes.

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