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Event & Donor Relations Specialist
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Caritas of Austin . This range is provided by Caritas of Austin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$55,000.00/hr - $65,000.00/hr Job Title:
Event & Donor Relations Specialist Department:
Development Reports To:
Deputy Director of Development FLSA Status:
Exempt/Salaried Position Summary
If you have exceptional organizational skills and love planning memorable events for a mission-oriented cause, we would love to have you join our team as the Events and Donor Relations Specialist. As our “go-to” person for Caritas of Austin’s annual fundraiser and the development and management of community fundraising events comprising of $1M+ of the annual budget, you will have a chance to hone your skills as a creative fundraising professional. This position is perfect for a person looking to continue crafting their event fundraising skills or a dynamic individual looking to begin a new career. This position plays an integral role within the Development department and will work closely with all team members. This full-time position requires someone who is motivated, has excellent time management skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once. The Events and Donor Relations Specialist will interact with a range of external constituents and stakeholders including event sponsors, external vendors, community supporters, the Board of Directors, and various committees. This position must be able to provide excellent donor service and stewardship to all external constituents in a timely and professional manner. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about the world of events, expanding their professional fundraising career, finds the production of mission driven events thrilling, is goal and detail oriented, takes initiative on all projects, is a strong communicator, and seeks an opportunity to manage a wide range of fundraising projects within a development department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Annual Songs of Hope Concert
Responsible for all event fundraising including retaining past sponsors, identification and solicitation of new sponsors, pledges and invoices, and meeting or exceeding annual revenue goal. Manage event details and logistics including program production, entertainment, audio-visuals, registration, catering, decorations, vendor negotiations and contracts for Caritas of Austin’s largest annual fundraising event. Serve as project lead on development of event-related promotional materials, including sponsor packet and invitation, event program, and signage in collaboration with the Communications Team. Recruit, manage and steward event leadership alongside the Deputy Director of Development. Recruit, manage and steward the event committee, create meaningful engagement opportunities for the event committee to contribute and actively recruit new committee members. Create and manage annual event budgets. Actively execute the current stewardship plan for event sponsors, donors and attendees and seek ways to improve donor cultivation and retention. Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit volunteers as needed. Prepare correspondence, emails, minutes, reports/presentations as needed. Maintain fundraising event-related records in Raisers Edge database. Manage event software, currently One Cause. Other duties as assigned. Annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
Recruit, manage, and steward over 400+ volunteers for the Annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot during the week leading up to the event and on Thanksgiving Day. Responsible for securing event sponsorships in the amount of $212K. Lead communications with the ThunderCloud and event logistics team. Responsible for internal communications regarding the event and volunteer opportunities. Community Events
Proactively seek new community engagement and fundraising opportunities in the greater Austin area that relate to donor and volunteer cultivation. Screen all potential events to ensure they align with Caritas’ mission and values. Grow community use of Caritas of Austin facilities for special events as an income generator. Provide stakeholders with appropriate marketing and branding material along with the creation of individual fundraising pages as needed. Create and implement a cultivation and engagement strategy for all community partners. Other duties as assigned. Grand Openings and Ground Breakings
Plans and facilitates grand openings for affordable housing communities, including invitations, rentals, staffing, audio/visual needs, and more. Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred, with an emphasis in one or more of the following: Non-Profit, Business, Marketing, Communications, Social Work, or another related field. Experience
Minimum one to two years’ experience executing medium to large scale fundraising events. Minimum one to two years’ experience working in the nonprofit field or in sales. Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Experience with donor management /CRM system: Raiser's Edge strongly preferred. Other Requirement(s)
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required. Special Events Attendance
Some events may be in the evening or on weekends. The annual Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot is on Thanksgiving Day, and this position will be required to work this day. Salary and Benefits
Base Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000 The salary offered will follow Caritas of Austin salary guidelines based on candidate's education and experience. Employer paid health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance for employees. 14 Paid Holidays per year. 20 days of accrued PTO in year one with increases up to 31 days per year. Retirement plan with employer match. Discounted Rates on Gold’s Gym and Legal Shield memberships. Mileage Reimbursement. Monthly Phone Stipend. Monthly Paid Parking for employees who office from Downtown Location. Application Requirement
Incomplete Applications Will Not Be Reviewed Or Considered. To Be Considered For This Position, Applicants Must Submit All Of The Following. A detailed resume outlining relevant experience A cover letter tailored to the position A list of professional references A fully completed application Caritas of Austin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Event & Donor Relations Specialist
role at
Caritas of Austin . This range is provided by Caritas of Austin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$55,000.00/hr - $65,000.00/hr Job Title:
Event & Donor Relations Specialist Department:
Development Reports To:
Deputy Director of Development FLSA Status:
Exempt/Salaried Position Summary
If you have exceptional organizational skills and love planning memorable events for a mission-oriented cause, we would love to have you join our team as the Events and Donor Relations Specialist. As our “go-to” person for Caritas of Austin’s annual fundraiser and the development and management of community fundraising events comprising of $1M+ of the annual budget, you will have a chance to hone your skills as a creative fundraising professional. This position is perfect for a person looking to continue crafting their event fundraising skills or a dynamic individual looking to begin a new career. This position plays an integral role within the Development department and will work closely with all team members. This full-time position requires someone who is motivated, has excellent time management skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once. The Events and Donor Relations Specialist will interact with a range of external constituents and stakeholders including event sponsors, external vendors, community supporters, the Board of Directors, and various committees. This position must be able to provide excellent donor service and stewardship to all external constituents in a timely and professional manner. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about the world of events, expanding their professional fundraising career, finds the production of mission driven events thrilling, is goal and detail oriented, takes initiative on all projects, is a strong communicator, and seeks an opportunity to manage a wide range of fundraising projects within a development department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Annual Songs of Hope Concert
Responsible for all event fundraising including retaining past sponsors, identification and solicitation of new sponsors, pledges and invoices, and meeting or exceeding annual revenue goal. Manage event details and logistics including program production, entertainment, audio-visuals, registration, catering, decorations, vendor negotiations and contracts for Caritas of Austin’s largest annual fundraising event. Serve as project lead on development of event-related promotional materials, including sponsor packet and invitation, event program, and signage in collaboration with the Communications Team. Recruit, manage and steward event leadership alongside the Deputy Director of Development. Recruit, manage and steward the event committee, create meaningful engagement opportunities for the event committee to contribute and actively recruit new committee members. Create and manage annual event budgets. Actively execute the current stewardship plan for event sponsors, donors and attendees and seek ways to improve donor cultivation and retention. Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit volunteers as needed. Prepare correspondence, emails, minutes, reports/presentations as needed. Maintain fundraising event-related records in Raisers Edge database. Manage event software, currently One Cause. Other duties as assigned. Annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
Recruit, manage, and steward over 400+ volunteers for the Annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot during the week leading up to the event and on Thanksgiving Day. Responsible for securing event sponsorships in the amount of $212K. Lead communications with the ThunderCloud and event logistics team. Responsible for internal communications regarding the event and volunteer opportunities. Community Events
Proactively seek new community engagement and fundraising opportunities in the greater Austin area that relate to donor and volunteer cultivation. Screen all potential events to ensure they align with Caritas’ mission and values. Grow community use of Caritas of Austin facilities for special events as an income generator. Provide stakeholders with appropriate marketing and branding material along with the creation of individual fundraising pages as needed. Create and implement a cultivation and engagement strategy for all community partners. Other duties as assigned. Grand Openings and Ground Breakings
Plans and facilitates grand openings for affordable housing communities, including invitations, rentals, staffing, audio/visual needs, and more. Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred, with an emphasis in one or more of the following: Non-Profit, Business, Marketing, Communications, Social Work, or another related field. Experience
Minimum one to two years’ experience executing medium to large scale fundraising events. Minimum one to two years’ experience working in the nonprofit field or in sales. Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Experience with donor management /CRM system: Raiser's Edge strongly preferred. Other Requirement(s)
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required. Special Events Attendance
Some events may be in the evening or on weekends. The annual Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot is on Thanksgiving Day, and this position will be required to work this day. Salary and Benefits
Base Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000 The salary offered will follow Caritas of Austin salary guidelines based on candidate's education and experience. Employer paid health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance for employees. 14 Paid Holidays per year. 20 days of accrued PTO in year one with increases up to 31 days per year. Retirement plan with employer match. Discounted Rates on Gold’s Gym and Legal Shield memberships. Mileage Reimbursement. Monthly Phone Stipend. Monthly Paid Parking for employees who office from Downtown Location. Application Requirement
Incomplete Applications Will Not Be Reviewed Or Considered. To Be Considered For This Position, Applicants Must Submit All Of The Following. A detailed resume outlining relevant experience A cover letter tailored to the position A list of professional references A fully completed application Caritas of Austin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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