Donor Events Manager

Description

The Donor Events Manager reports to the Director of Donor Events and Volunteer Engagement as part of the Donor Events and Volunteer Engagement Team and is part of the fast-paced development team responsible for securing over $21 million from private and government support annually. This person will be responsible for creating, coordinating, and executing year-round fundraising and stewardship events for Mary’s Place. 

The Donor Events Manager is accountable for personal goals and metrics set before each fiscal year starts. They will participate in ongoing and regular assessment of progress toward these goals with the supervisor.

The Donor Events Manager actively engages in Mary’s Place racial equity work – striving for racially equitable outcomes and taking responsibility for creating, maintaining, and affirming communities for people of color, immigrants, and refugees, trans and gender-non-conforming people, and other populations who routinely encounter systemic oppressions.

This is a full-time, exempt position requiring extended hours, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed (depending on events, etc.). The regular schedule is Monday - Friday and daytime work hours. This is a hybrid role requiring both in-person and remote work and is based in downtown Seattle at our administrative offices. The annual salary is $82K - $88K.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage execution and planning of all donor engagement events, including fundraisers, lunch and learns, tours, and other one-off events that will be utilized by all fundraisers 

· Oversee procurement of donations and redemption of tangible items (auction purchases, prizes, etc.) purchases

· Provide direction to Development Administrative Coordinator with tasks pertaining to event registration, management of events@ inbox, and tracking as needed 

· Develop goals and objectives for each event that link to overarching Development strategic goals

· Partner with the Corporate Relations Team to provide oversight of the development of each event’s sponsorship plan. Ensure all stewardship of sponsors happens as promised.

· Supervise and provide direction and oversight to staff and contractors working on events. 

· Lead development of event concept, messaging, and fundraising goals, under the direction of the Director of Events and Volunteer Engagement.  

· Maintain strict budget controls for all events and help ensure event revenue targets are met or exceeded.  

· Provide post-event analysis to show changes or improvements in key fundraising and engagement metrics. Manage all income and expense reporting for each event and prepare qualitative and quantitative event analysis and recommendations, working with the Development Administrative Coordinator 

· Work with event Co-Chairs, fundraising staff, and volunteers in planning, budgeting, and overall management of fundraising events.

· Serve as the primary resource in the coordination of event logistics for all cultivation, stewardship, and donor special events throughout the year 

· Develop and maintain event software and databases and manage event registration 

· Manage event logistics, including ticket sales, seating, check-out processes 

· Support volunteers and donors with peer-to-peer giving, recruiting tables for events, and event volunteer activities in alignment with the strategy set forth by the Director, Donor Events & Volunteer Engagement

· Work with the Communications team to develop event materials and promotional activities 

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications 

· Experience in fundraising, specifically with special events 

· Experience with online fundraising through social media, crowdfunding, team fundraising and the like is a plus.

· Strong interpersonal and networking skills with large groups as well as individuals.

· Demonstrated experience working directly with donors, prospective donors, high-level volunteers, and members of the community to cultivate, solicit and steward their contributions to the organization.

· Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve organizational and personal goals.

· Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.

· Ability to initiate and build relationships with donors and interact via telephone and in person with institutional representatives.

· Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.

· Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and security of donor and organization information.

· Fluency in all Microsoft Office applications and strong technology skills.

· Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

· Experience with Blackbaud and Raiser’s Edge fundraising platforms a plus.

· Experience with Greater Giving highly encouraged

· Must have valid driver’s license, reliable access to a car, and proof of car insurance.

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to converse with and listen to people in many different settings

• Ability to use a computer and telephone, as well as other standard office equipment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use fingers, hands, and arms

• Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift, and/or carry supplies up to 25 pounds

• Work takes place in a social services environment where long periods of sitting, working on a computer, walking to various work areas, going up and down stairs, and standing are required

• Travel to program sites and meetings outside the site and around the county are necessary

In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department. 

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. Mary’s Place will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship to Mary’s Place would result. 

Details

In addition, Mary's Place offers the following benefits to full-time staff:

• Medical and dental insurance with the cost for core employee coverage paid at 100% by the company and competitive family rates
• Basic Life Insurance of $50,000 at no cost to employee; option to buy up for additional coverage
• 403(b) plan with a 50% employer match on the first 6% employee contribution. Eligible to participate upon hire; eligible for the match after first year of employment.
• Unlimited use ORCA pass for a small deduction per pay period
• 10 days paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (accrued by pay period)
• 10 days of sick time each calendar year (accrued by pay period)
• 10 days of flexible floating holidays each calendar year (accrued 40 hours on January 1st and 40 hours on July 1st). Prorated based on date of hire for first year of employment.
• Personal vehicle Mileage Reimbursement for traveling across sites
• Employee Assistance Program

Mary’s Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color and other underrepresented groups, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $82,000 - $88,000