Funding Manager - Vacancy

Job Description

Funding Manager

Purpose                             To maintain and develop positive funder and sponsor relationships; to generate increased sponsorship and funding revenue for Wellington Hockey Association

Hours of work                  Part time; flexible hours; average of 8 hours per week

                                            Fixed Term - 12- 18 months

Work location                  Able to work from own home and/or WHA office, National Hockey Stadium, Newtown, Wellington

Key responsibilities

1)  Increase funding and sponsorship revenue for Wellington Hockey Association

• Develop and implement a funding and sponsorship plan to include:
  • Key sponsorship opportunities (e.g. signage, team naming rights, contra arrangements, stadium naming rights etc)
  • Key funding opportunities (e.g. administration salaries, programme funding, representative travel and accommodation costs, equipment)
  • Identifying key funders and sponsors relevant to the hockey community in Wellington
• Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products
• Ensuring approaches to sponsors and funders are a best fit for their and our needs
• Programme for retention of existing and new sponsors and funders
• 3 year revenue forecast
• Review plan on a 6-monthly basis
• Manage contracts (content, signatures, adherence to terms and conditions)
• Ensure successful hosting of funders and sponsors at key events (to meet contractual obligations)

 2)  Complete finance and reporting requirements including:

• Determine and manage marketing/operational budget; deliver to that budget
• Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results to Chief Executive on a monthly basis
• Produce annual reports for sponsors and funders as per agreed contracts
• Report to WHA Board as required (estimated at 1 – 2 times per annum)
• Contribute to Annual Report (regarding sponsor and funder outcomes)
• Work with Chief Executive and Finance Officer to provide information for audit as required (specific to sponsor and funder revenue)

 3)   Other administration

• Contribute to developing the WHA annual operational plan (and meeting those requirements)
• Identify service suppliers for sign writing, graphic design etc (which could be used by WHA and sponsors/funders to promote their work)
• Some website maintenance; specifically to meet sponsor and funder requirements
• Work with other WHA staff on relevant projects or activities as required (e.g. events)

 Person Specification

• Business or marketing-related degree or equivalent professional qualification
• A sponsorship background
• Proven experience in customer and market research
• Sales / networking focused
• A clear communicator in writing and verbally
• Excellent presentation skills
• Positive and outgoing attitude
• Able to forge positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in negotiating contracts/agreements
• Sound planning skills
• Experience with relevant software applications
• Able to work some weekends and evenings

Please contact Anne-Margaret Campbell, Chief Executive, Wellington Hockey Association with your enquiries using the below contacts.  To apply for the role, please send in a covering letter along with your CV to PO Box 2891, Wellington; Fax 04 389 3130 or email annemargaret@wellingtonhockey.org.nz 
Applications close Monday 12 March.