Community Relations Manager, National Run and Climb Series

Job description

The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. We also honor our military and first responders, who continue to sacrifice life and limb for our country.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in developing new materials for fundraising outreach and National Run and Climb Series sponsorship.
• Steward relationships with fundraising teams for the National Run and Climb Series.
• Support in stewarding relationships with event sponsors related to the National Run and Climb Series.
• Run weekly reports on fundraising and recruitment for active events.
• Assist with planning events/meetings for the National Run and Climb Series.
• Support developing and implementing the recruitment plan for the National Run and Climb Series.
• Work with the internal marketing team on social media and event emails and identify impactful stories for media.
• Build and foster relationships with our corporate sponsors related to the National Run and Climb Series.
• Responsible for selling sponsorships.
• Develop corporate recruitment plans concerning the National Run and Climb Series.
• Drive peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Build a network of meaningful relationships/partnerships in the National Run and Climb Series.
• Planning, implementing, and meeting annual revenue/fundraising goals within the scope of the National Run and Climb Series.
• Ensures effective stewardship of key volunteer and fundraiser relationships in the National Run and Climb Series.
• Analyze participant survey results and ensure a strategy to increase participant satisfaction is developed and implemented.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising or stewardship experience
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail and ability to relate to individuals at varying levels internally and externally.
• Specific experience stewarding and cultivating donors and alumni is a plus.
• A strategic thinker providing positive and proactive solutions to fundraising-related challenges and opportunities.
• The knowledge and demonstrated ability to successfully identify, cultivate, recruit, and maintain relationships with top-level fundraisers.
• Proven track record of developing and managing relationships with donors, prospects, or sponsors
• Understand the market and perspective of donors, fundraisers, and sponsors. An ability to stay current on strategies and trends within development/fundraising.
• Outcome-driven; strong project management ability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to generate accurate income projections.
• Ability to proactively monitor and adjust activities to respond to changing circumstances and priorities to meet goals.
• Ability to multitask multiple projects and supervise personnel.
• Strong strategic planning skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and analyze information with an attention to detail and accuracy.

Working conditions

Special working conditions may include: a change in days worked, shift hours, and/or working conditions (outdoors or other locations) when participating and assisting in special events such as: NYC Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk, golf outings, and other fundraising events, as required.