Bold ideas.
Brave fundraising.
DHM — Dark Horse Marketing — is New Zealand's premier direct sales and face-to-face fundraising agency. Born in Auckland, we connect causes with committed supporters through ethical, high-performance campaigns.
Champions for the causes that matter.
Born in Aotearoa, DHM is a specialist direct sales and face-to-face fundraising agency working alongside New Zealand's most trusted charities, non-profits, and consumer brands.
We believe in the underdog. The dark horse. The cause others overlook. Our teams are trained to represent your mission with integrity, energy, and a relentless commitment to results.
Fundraising and direct sales, done the right way.
From street-corner conversations to nationwide acquisition programmes — we build, train, and deliver teams that move the needle for your cause.
Face-to-Face Fundraising
Street, venue, and private site campaigns delivered by trained, accredited fundraisers across New Zealand.
Door-to-Door Acquisition
Residential supporter acquisition that builds long-term, high-value regular giving programmes.
Direct Sales Campaigns
Consumer-facing direct sales for premium brands — energetic, compliant, and conversion-driven.
Donor Growth Strategy
End-to-end strategy, scripting, and channel mix tailored to your cause and growth targets.
Compliance & Training
Industry-leading training programmes ensuring every campaign meets and exceeds regulatory standards.
Brand Representation
Your brand, beautifully represented. We are the human face of your mission in the community.
Real campaigns. Real causes.
Our teams on the ground across Aotearoa — representing trusted charities with energy, integrity, and a smile.
Join the dark horses.
We hire confident communicators, ambitious self-starters, and people who genuinely care. No experience required — just energy, integrity, and a willingness to learn. We'll teach you the rest.
Apply now- Competitive base + uncapped performance bonuses
- World-class sales & fundraising training
- Clear progression into leadership roles
- Travel opportunities across New Zealand
- Inclusive, high-energy team culture
- Purpose-driven work for causes that matter
Excellence is non-negotiable.
Our reputation — and yours — is built on doing things properly. Every fundraiser, every conversation, every sign-up is held to standards that exceed the industry baseline.
PFRA NZ Standards
All campaigns aligned to the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association of New Zealand's code of conduct.
Privacy Act 2020 Compliant
Rigorous data handling, supporter consent, and information security across every campaign.
Fair Trading & Consumer Law
Full compliance with the Fair Trading Act and Consumer Guarantees Act in all direct sales activity.
Mystery Shopping & QA
Independent quality assurance, call-backs, and verification on every supporter sign-up.
Ethical Recruitment
Fair pay, transparent contracts, and a zero-tolerance approach to misrepresentation.
Continuous Training
Ongoing coaching, compliance refreshers, and leadership development for every team member.
Let's start the conversation.
Whether you're a charity, a brand, or a future team member — we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line and we'll be in touch within one business day.