Development Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION – WOI NEW ZEALAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

 

World Outreach International (WOI) is a non-denominational, faith-based mission agency that exists to ‘evangelise and disciple unreached people groups, equipping them to reach and disciple their own and other peoples.’ Being faith-based, WOI depends upon donations and revenue streams to fund its operations, ministries and projects.

ROLE DETAILS

 

Role Description:

The primary purpose of the ‘Development Officer’ is to manage and execute the strategic plan of the Development Division for New Zealand.

 

Accountable to:

Development Director

 

Key Relationships

Development Director, International Director, Communications Director, NZ Country Office Director & Administration Team  ___________________________________________________________________________

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1.     PLANNING

·      Translate the NZ development division strategic plan into action/ communication plans.

·      Devise NZ based fundraising campaigns

 

2.     NETWORKING

·      Build the awareness and credibility of WO in every possible relevant forum including (but not limited to) Christian business forums, pastors and church leader gatherings, and not for profit events

·      Continuously seek new networks and potential donors

 

3.     REPRESENTING

·      Take every opportunity to represent WO in public fora/events (e.g. mission fairs, seminars, at churches etc), seeking opportunity to share about WO

 

4.     NURTURING

·      Nurture one-on-one relationships with donors through various communication methods including face-to-face meetings

 

5.     ADMINISTRATING

·      Maintain and update donor databases

·      Manage annual budget for the NZ development division

·      Analyse donor giving trends

 

6.     COORDINATING

·      Run an annual fundraising dinner and other events as agreed upon with the Development Director

 

7.     LEADING

·      Lead a team of volunteers to support in the running of events or any administrative duties that support fundraising efforts

 

QUALITIES & SKILLS

Relational & personable

Confident public speaker
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Event planning skills
Working as part of a team, but able to work independently/remotely

Computer literate
Confidential & discrete

Self-motivated

 

EXPERIENCE

Event planning

Leadership

Administrative

Public speaking

Fundraising for NFP (preferable)

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WOI RESPONSIBILITY

WOI will cover travel budget

 

EXPECTATIONS

Raise own support after 6 months seed funding
Willing to travel on a regular basis

 

SALARY & HOURS

$345 per week for 2 days

 

Please send your resume and cover letter to michelle.pearse@world-outreach.com before 5pm on Sunday 31st January.

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