" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eDevelopment Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20657\"\u003e Volunteer / Charity / Community \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20658\"\u003e Fundraising \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20659\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20660\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 5/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWant to help create a brighter future for talented young people?\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNewly developed role to support growth\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBring your fundraising experience into a values-led organisation\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout First Foundation - He k\u0026#333;rero m\u0026#333;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e First Foundation is working to level the playing field so that socio-economic status doesn\u0026rsquo;t stand in the way of bright young Kiwis achieving their dreams. By providing financial assistance, paid work experience and a dedicated mentor, they support students to step confidently from school into tertiary study and meaningful careers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e They are powered by a network of businesses, trusts and personal funders who share their vision. Scholars, often the first in their wh\u0026#257;nau to attend university, say their lives are forever changed by the connections and support they receive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role -\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHe k\u0026#333;rero m\u0026#333; te t\u0026#363;ranga\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e You will join a close-knit team, determined to create a brighter future for talented young people.\u0026nbsp; This newly developed fundraising role will contribute to growth plans to sustainably increase the number of fully funded scholarships, offering more capable young kiwis the chance to succeed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the CEO, and working closely with the Philanthropy and Communities Manager, grants will be a big focus. \u0026nbsp;You\u0026rsquo;ll own a high-volume grant pipeline, researching and assessing potential funders, identifying where there is strong alignment with First Foundation\u0026rsquo;s mission to develop compelling submissions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This includes:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with the stakeholder engagement group, to coordinate, prioritise and hold deadlines so revenue comes in through the team\u0026rsquo;s combined capability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop and submit high-quality grant applications, managing the pipeline, calendar and reporting requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with the team to develop strong submissions and identify funding opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain accurate grant, donor and stewardship information, coordinating and supporting major donors and gifts in wills activity\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild relationships with potential funders and contribute to a mix of regular giving campaigns and events.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll bring - He k\u0026#333;rero m\u0026#333;u\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeally tertiary qualified, you bring experience in grant writing and managing multiple submissions to deadline ideally within the not for profit, philanthropic or social impact sector.\u0026nbsp; You understand that sustainable growth requires both strong relationships and robust processes. You know how to research opportunities, assess capability, and manage deadlines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;re a natural storyteller who can quickly get to the heart of what matters, translating impact, information and ideas into compelling submissions.\u0026nbsp; You\u0026rsquo;re comfortable building relationships with potential funders and also getting your head down and producing a high volume of quality grant applications to deadline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Organised and technology savvy, you\u0026rsquo;re confident using CRM systems, AI tools and data to research, build and maintain a pipeline. Detail orientated, you enjoy the accuracy required in grant writing, you don\u0026rsquo;t cut corners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Curious about impact, you\u0026rsquo;ll connect with First Foundations purpose and stay close enough to the scholars and their stories to make a compelling case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll get -\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN\u0026#257; m\u0026#257;tou te rourou\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt\u0026rsquo;s not just what you do at First Foundation that matters, but how you do it, \u0026ldquo;it\u0026rsquo;s how they roll\u0026rdquo;.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re on your side | We do our very best | We\u0026rsquo;re constantly curious| We do the right thing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is your chance to bring your experience and ideas into a values-led organisation, contributing to growth that enables long-term impact for Scholars, while developing in your own career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Next Steps -\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKo t\u0026#257; m\u0026#257;tou mahi\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Sound like you? To apply please follow the link.\u003cbr\u003e For more information call Carol Fraser on 021 421529 for a confidential chat. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1999546\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "