Funding Co-ordinator (Grants Specialist)

About The Company 

GirlGuiding New Zealand is a non-profit organisation that provides a supportive and inclusive environment for girls and young women to develop their leadership skills, build self-confidence, and learn new life skills. The organisation has a rich history in New Zealand, dating back to 1908 when the Peace Scouts for girls began. In 1928, Peace Scouts became GirlGuiding and New Zealand joined the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) as a founding member. Today, New Zealand is one of 150 countries that belong to the association.

About The Opportunity

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver grant funding targets on time and within budget.
• Build and foster productive and mutually beneficial relationships with funders.
• Support the Fundraising Team with other initiatives as required.
• Lead implementation of the defined strategies, to secure grant funding from a range of sources, including community foundations, gaming machine trusts, etc.
• Complete funding applications, track expenditures and complete accountabilities within agreed timeframes, as agreed by the Funding and Partnerships Lead.
• Facilitate the promotion and marketing as a bequest recipient in collaboration with the Funding and Partnerships Lead

About You 

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a similar, specifically with grant applications
• Experience in fund development especially in relation to grant funding and project managing fundraising campaigns
• Relevant tertiary qualification (preferred)
• Financial management and budgeting skills

You will also have:

• Ability to analyse complex environments or problems and design practical pathways and business solutions to achieve organisational objectives
• High level of communication and relationship management skills
• Strong relationship management and organisational skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs and expectations of girls and young women

What's in it for You?

• Great Opportunity to Earn in a Supportive & Fulfilling Environment
• Identify & Build Fruitful Relationships, Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
• Fully Remote Position - You Can Work From Anywhere in New Zealand 
• 20 - 40 Hours Per Week | Fixed Term 12 Month Contract  
• Strong Focus on Work-Life Balance with Flexible Working Hours 
• Small, Friendly & Successful Team with Daily Connections Through Teams 
• Open & Positive Culture Where Staff Input is Encouraged & Collaboration is Key
• Business Wide Yearly Team Building Event | Enjoy a Diverse & Varied Role 
• Initial Training So You Can Hit the Ground Running Straight Away
• Opportunities for Future Career Development As the Business Grows
• Company with a Customer-Centric Continuous Improvement Approach  
• Immediate Start Considered for the Right Candidate

This role will be closed as soon as we find the right application so please apply today and don't miss out on starting this rewarding opportunity as soon as possible!