Philanthropy Manager for KidsCan Charitable Trust

Bring your major gifts, grants and gifts in wills experience to a role that makes a real difference for children in need across New Zealand.

• Permanent full-time role, with one direct report
• Salary commensurate with senior experience
• Based in Albany, Auckland

KidsCan is a passionate not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating positive change for children across Aotearoa. With 1 in 6 children living in poverty, we ensure they have access to essentials like nutritious food, warm jackets, and sturdy shoes—empowering them to fully participate in school and early childhood education and helping them reach their full potential.

The Role

KidsCan is seeking an experienced Philanthropy Manager to drive sustainable growth in their high-value giving programmes.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, Partnerships and Individual Giving, the Philanthropy Manager will develop strategies for donor acquisition, cultivation and retention across major gifts, trusts and foundations and gifts in wills with a focus on achieving income growth through strategic planning, relationship management, and exceptional stewardship.

This role manages the Trust and Foundations Executive and works collaboratively with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation to embed a strong culture of philanthropy.

You will need the following

• Senior-level experience and demonstrated capability in developing and implementing effective strategies for major gifts, gifts in wills and trusts and foundations programmes
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compelling proposals and impact reporting
• Extensive experience in building and stewarding long-term relationships with key philanthropic stakeholders
• Ability to act as a senior ambassador for KidsCan, embedding a strong culture of philanthropy

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In this role, you will be part of a mission that truly matters - helping Kiwi kids thrive. KidsCan is a supportive, energetic organisation where you can make a difference every day and they have fabulous benefits, including the ‘hour of power’ (time for exercise), day off on your birthday and pawternity leave!

This is a permanent full-time role with one direct report, based in Albany, Auckland, offering a salary commensurate with senior experience.

Applications close: Sunday 12 July 2026

Applications and queries to: Tilda Bostwick (021 427 183) or email ***email_hidden***

Suitable or qualified job applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.

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