ABOUT YOUTHMIX:

Youthmix is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering youth through education, mentorship, coaching and community engagement. Our mission is "Empowering youth to thrive and excel in their careers". At Youthmix, we are building a community where every young person has the resources, opportunities, and support to achieve their career goals.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Fundraising Manager at Youthmix, you will play a pivotal role in driving our fundraising initiatives, ensuring we have the resources needed to continue empowering youth across New Zealand and beyond. Your expertise in building partnerships, developing strategies, and engaging with donors will be essential in helping us reach our goals. This role offers the flexibility to innovate and take charge of campaigns, events, and donor relationships to maximise funding opportunities for our impactful programmes.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Create and execute innovative plans to meet our fundraising targets, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, while identifying and approaching potential new supporters.
• Plan, manage, and execute events that align with Youthmix’s mission and attract donor engagement.
• Research and apply for relevant grants and funding opportunities, preparing compelling applications to maximise success rates.
• Work closely with our teams to ensure a cohesive approach to fundraising efforts.
• Track fundraising performance, prepare reports, and analyse results to refine strategies and ensure continual improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Proven track record in fundraising, donor relations and grant writing, ideally in the non-profit or community sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to create compelling proposals and engage effectively with donors.
• Ability to foster relationships with donors, corporate partners, and stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and time management skills to juggle multiple initiatives and deadlines effectively.
• A strategic thinker who can develop fresh ideas to engage donors and generate revenue.
• Commitment to upholding Youthmix’s values of Team, Humility, Resilience, Inspire, Vision, and Empower.

THE BENEFITS:

Joining our team at Youthmix comes with a range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth. Here are just a few reasons why you'll love being a part of our mission:

🌱 Personal Growth, 🤝 Networking, 🎯 Sense of Purpose, 🏘️ Community Engagement, 🚀 Career Development, 🌟 Personal Satisfaction, 🛠️ Skill Enhancement, ⏰ Flexible Opportunities, 🏆 Recognition and Appreciation