Fundraising Champion – Build Connections. Raise Funds. Make a Difference.

Are you the person who knows who to call? Has a head full of fundraising ideas, enjoys making connections and loves turning “we should do that” into “we did it”?

PIPS – Pregnancy Infancy Parenting Support is looking for a passionate and organised volunteer Fundraising Coordinator to help us establish and lead a new Fundraising Committee.

For 50 years, PIPS has been supporting whānau through pregnancy and early parenting, providing free practical support, baby essentials, equipment, education and connection to whānau across Christchurch. Sustainable fundraising is essential to keeping our doors open and helping us continue to grow our support for local whānau.

The opportunity: We’re looking for someone who can bring people together, get ideas moving and help us build our fundraising potential.

Working alongside PIPS staff and a Board representative, you’ll help establish and coordinate a small volunteer Fundraising Committee. Together, the committee will identify new fundraising opportunities, build relationships with businesses and supporters, strengthen community engagement and plan and deliver two fundraising events each year.

You don’t need to be a Board member — this is a standalone volunteer role for someone who wants to use their skills, experience and connections to make a real difference.

We’d love to hear from you if you… Have experience in fundraising, events, marketing, business development, sponsorship, community engagement or a related area Are a natural organiser who can bring people together and keep things moving Have strong community, business or professional networks and enjoy making connections Are confident approaching businesses, potential sponsors and supporters Have plenty of ideas and the enthusiasm to turn them into action Can commit to leading the committee and getting involved in fundraising activities throughout the year

You don’t need to have done exactly this before. If you’re well connected, enthusiastic, organised, committed, have the time and believe in what PIPS does, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing: As Fundraising Coordinator, you’ll help establish and lead the committee, including: Coordinating monthly meetings and keeping the committee focused and moving forward Working with PIPS staff and the Board representative to identify fundraising priorities Supporting the development of fundraising ideas, campaigns and opportunities Building relationships with local businesses, sponsors, donors and community groups Coordinating planning for two fundraising events each year Helping recruit and coordinate committee volunteers Providing updates and recommendations to the PIPS Board Helping evaluate our fundraising and build on what works

This is a hands-on role with plenty of scope to make your mark. We’re looking for someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves, make connections, pick up the phone, have conversations and help turn opportunities into results.

What’s in it for you? The chance to use your skills, experience and networks to support a much-loved local charity as we head into our next 50 years. You’ll work alongside a passionate PIPS team, meet other community-minded volunteers and have the opportunity to help shape our fundraising approach and make a tangible difference for local whānau.

This is a voluntary role. Meetings can be held in person or online, with additional time commitment around fundraising events and campaigns.

Interested? If you think you could help PIPS build a stronger and more sustainable fundraising future, we’d love to hear from you! Please email Megan Talman, Manager, at [email protected] with a brief introduction outlining your experience, why you’re interested and what you think you could bring to the role.

Come and help us turn good people, good ideas and good connections into good things for PIPS.