About
Steve Hunter is a leadership coach, consultant, trainer, and business development specialist based in Whangārei, New Zealand. With a background in fundraising, sales, and leadership, he helps individuals and organisations engage people, drive results, and grow sustainably.
Through Hunter Connecting, Steve offers one-on-one and team coaching, coach training, consultancy and freelance business development support for non-profits and businesses. He specialises in increasing engagement and income through face-to-face connections—on-site, at events, networking, or with potential supporters.
Steve’s work is rooted in the power of connection—helping leaders strengthen relationships with their teams, supporters, and customers to drive collaboration, trust, and long-term success. His experience spans business development for a conservation start-up, senior fundraising roles at Europe’s largest conservation NGO, and commercial partnerships in the sports and education sectors.
By combining coaching expertise with business development skills, Steve empowers organisations and leaders to build stronger networks, enhance impact, and achieve their goals. Get in touch to see how Hunter Connecting can support your mission.
Services
Business Development & Public Engagement Support
Steve knows true organisational growth comes from meaningful connections. Drawing on 30 years in people-facing roles, he offers tailored support that helps teams engage audiences, strengthen relationships, and achieve measurable business development results.
17+ Years
Of leadership experience across a range of sectors.
10+ Years
Working within a fundraising leadership role.
5+ Years
Of coaching delivery.
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Startup or turnaround situations positively developed.
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