La Casa Norte
Manager, Special Events and Donor Relations
La Casa Norte, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Location: Chicago || Corporate Office, Chicago, IL, 60647
General Functions:
The Manager, Special Events and Donor Relations plays a key role in the Development Department. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and communicating with donors and fundraising through special events, direct asks, and mass (mail, email, and social media) appeals. The manager will work closely with senior staff and report directly to the VP of Development. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events that meet or exceed the organization’s fundraising goals. Develop and coordinate special events, including our annual gala, La Casa Norte’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon team, Giving Tuesday, and other smaller fundraising campaigns. Create and/or coordinate communication and marketing tools for fundraising events. Increase the number and level of individual giving through donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation to meet departmental financial goals. Identify opportunities to network with current and prospective donors, engaging agency staff and Board members as appropriate to maximize impact. Support senior staff in their individual and event fundraising efforts, including drafting tailored donor acknowledgements and communications. Manage the design and production of donor outreach materials, including mailed and electronic appeals, event invitations, and other cultivation materials. Develop and execute a strategy to further develop a base of annual individual donors and monthly givers. Work closely with the VP of Development and Executive Director to secure and facilitate cultivation and solicitation meetings with select donors. Research and secure new sources of financial support, including new donors, local businesses, and event sponsors. Serve as staff liaison with La Casa Norte’s Next Generation Board, staffing meetings and helping to recruit new members, coordinating activities, and expand its fundraising capacity. Research, create, and manage donor profiles in Raiser’s Edge, identifying giving history, capacity, focus areas, timelines, and relevant personal information. Ensure regular, personalized, and timely communications with current and prospective donors. Ensure timely donation tracking and acknowledgements. Ensure that donor records are current, accurate and include any pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into Raiser’s Edge promptly. Closely monitor and report revenues and expenses associated with fundraising events. Oversee the selection of special event venues, catering, and other event-related vendors. This includes scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring event timelines to ensure seamless execution. Prepare event-related materials, publications, and correspondence. Other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in human service-related field. Energetic self-starter with ability to work well independently and in team settings. Skilled in communications and project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience managing Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising/donor software. Strong attention to detail, with analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks concurrently. Strong team player, but able to work independently with a "can-do” attitude. Identify problems, analyze alternatives, and develop viable solutions for projects and assignments. Manage time effectively, working within often strict deadlines. Provide effective written and oral communication in an environment requiring diplomacy and good judgment in managing interactions with individuals inside and outside of the organization. Valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance coverage, and daily access to personal vehicle. La Casa Norte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, age, pregnancy, or related condition or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds.
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General Functions:
The Manager, Special Events and Donor Relations plays a key role in the Development Department. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and communicating with donors and fundraising through special events, direct asks, and mass (mail, email, and social media) appeals. The manager will work closely with senior staff and report directly to the VP of Development. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events that meet or exceed the organization’s fundraising goals. Develop and coordinate special events, including our annual gala, La Casa Norte’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon team, Giving Tuesday, and other smaller fundraising campaigns. Create and/or coordinate communication and marketing tools for fundraising events. Increase the number and level of individual giving through donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation to meet departmental financial goals. Identify opportunities to network with current and prospective donors, engaging agency staff and Board members as appropriate to maximize impact. Support senior staff in their individual and event fundraising efforts, including drafting tailored donor acknowledgements and communications. Manage the design and production of donor outreach materials, including mailed and electronic appeals, event invitations, and other cultivation materials. Develop and execute a strategy to further develop a base of annual individual donors and monthly givers. Work closely with the VP of Development and Executive Director to secure and facilitate cultivation and solicitation meetings with select donors. Research and secure new sources of financial support, including new donors, local businesses, and event sponsors. Serve as staff liaison with La Casa Norte’s Next Generation Board, staffing meetings and helping to recruit new members, coordinating activities, and expand its fundraising capacity. Research, create, and manage donor profiles in Raiser’s Edge, identifying giving history, capacity, focus areas, timelines, and relevant personal information. Ensure regular, personalized, and timely communications with current and prospective donors. Ensure timely donation tracking and acknowledgements. Ensure that donor records are current, accurate and include any pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into Raiser’s Edge promptly. Closely monitor and report revenues and expenses associated with fundraising events. Oversee the selection of special event venues, catering, and other event-related vendors. This includes scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring event timelines to ensure seamless execution. Prepare event-related materials, publications, and correspondence. Other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in human service-related field. Energetic self-starter with ability to work well independently and in team settings. Skilled in communications and project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience managing Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising/donor software. Strong attention to detail, with analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks concurrently. Strong team player, but able to work independently with a "can-do” attitude. Identify problems, analyze alternatives, and develop viable solutions for projects and assignments. Manage time effectively, working within often strict deadlines. Provide effective written and oral communication in an environment requiring diplomacy and good judgment in managing interactions with individuals inside and outside of the organization. Valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance coverage, and daily access to personal vehicle. La Casa Norte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, age, pregnancy, or related condition or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds.
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