About Us
Established by Tilda Bostwick in 2020, the name Fundraising Talent was chosen to honour the talented and dedicated fundraising professionals in our sector.
We are a national agency specialising in the not-for-profit sector. We partner with charities, foundations, and educational institutions to recruit professional fundraisers at all levels, including 8% from outside the sector with transferable skills.
As former fundraisers, we deeply understand the sector’s language, skills, and expertise needed. With 87% of placements in permanent roles and 13% in fixed-term contracts, we provide tailored workforce solutions.
What sets us apart is our genuine connection to the charity sector—we are seen as valuable contributors and collaborators, committed to strengthening the industry through exceptional recruitment services.
Meet the Team
Tilda Bostwick - Owner and Recruitment Consultant
Tilda is a passionate expert in the NFP sector with over 12 years of recruitment experience, including seven years at Execucare NZ.
Her career spans roles with Greenpeace, founding the Auckland Environmental Business Network, and 16 years in community fundraising and arts marketing, including as Marketing and Fundraising Manager for YWCA.
Known for her compassion and problem-solving skills, Tilda offers deep sector knowledge, extensive networks, and a creative, collaborative approach to recruitment.
Carly Murrell - Recruitment Consultant
With 12+ years’ experience across international major gift fundraising and more recently in recruitment, Carly's career has come full circle to help fundraisers find amazing opportunities in the non-profit sector here in New Zealand.
Carly started fundraising across multiple US based national non-profit organisations then moved into the University space, managing major gift portfolios at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston and then at the University of Auckland's Medical Faculty.
Carol Arriola - Business Support Manager
Carol brings over 10 years of experience in business development, recruitment, project management, events, and community fundraising.
Most recently, she served as a Development Manager for Operation Smile Philippines, supporting children with cleft conditions. After relocating to New Zealand in 2023, Carol continued her work remotely as an HR Consultant for the organisation.
Recognizing her potential, Tilda invited Carol to join the team, where she now focuses on recruitment administration and marketing.
