Gemma Jackson

Experience

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  QEII National Trust

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Legal Assistant
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  Bartier Perry Pty Limited

  Mar 2010 - Feb 2012

  Legal Executive

  Commercial Litigation, Debt Collection, Bankruptcy & Insolvency matters.

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  The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa

  May 2012 - Apr 2017

  Trusts & Marketing Coordinator

  I was responsible for New Zealand's largest grant funding portfolio supporting the nationwide funding needs and mission of The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa.Key Achievements: Grant Applications & Funding:* Managed and developed the national trusts and foundations portfolio securing 1.7M in grant funding each year.Brand Awareness and Mission:* Maintained awareness of The Salvation Army’s brand as a key not for profit organisation that provides welfare services and support to over 120,000 New Zealanders in need each year. Show less

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  Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

  Communications & Fundraiser

  Established and developed a fundraising programme and key communication channels at The Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society, to fulfil organisational fundraising goals, increase public engagement and help spread awareness about MS as a condition.Key Achievements: Grant Applications & Funding:* Established a Trust & Foundation database and donation management system.* Applied to trusts for grants, sourced and secured new funding opportunities.Marketing & Campaign Management:* Annual MS Awareness Week.* Annual Street Appeal.* Face of MS Virtual Giving Platform.Communications:* Communicated key Te Whatu Ora guidelines and advice to our immune compromised membership during the Covid-19 pandemic. * Incorporated te reo Māori into communications.* Developed and implemented a new electronic EDM (Newsletter) after 56 years.* Established a new Social Media Platform. * Developed and updated the Society's brochure.* Increased public engagement by raising brand awareness and funding. Show less

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  Parents Centre Aotearoa

  Apr 2023 - Jul 2024

  Fundraising Manager

  Responsible for the fundraising activities of Parents Centre Aotearoa, New Zealand's largest not-for-profit provider of childbirth education and information, parenting programmes and support services.Parents Centre operates a network of over 60 community locations and centres nationwide and works to serve over 10,000 parents, plus their children and whānau each year.

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  Rare Disorders NZ

  Jul 2024 - now

  Fundraising Manager

  Implementing and driving the fundraising strategy across all streams to grow donor database and supporters and raise funds for Rare Disorders NZ.