Events & Community Engagement Specialist

Create and assist with fundraising and communications strategies to support annual appeals, campaigns, top donor prospects, and eventsProduce prospect lists for individual givingProvide marketing, communications and branding analysis, recommendations and adviceProvide planning and support for events, as needed including:Registration (entry/tracking, list management, follow up, payment systems set-up)Write event scripts and develop effective PPT presentations Compose, edit and proof event collateral materials, including but not limited to: sponsorship and silent auction solicitation letters, press releases, invitations, programs, PPT and agendas Execute events using your experience managing them and fundraisingIdentify potential event sponsors based on org & affinityExecution of events, including:Auction/game solicitation, organization (bundling) and set up at eventsProgram and event materialsCorporate sponsorship – identification, outreach, follow up, and trackingVenue coordination, menu’s, AV, music, décor, event logistics, planning documentsEvent List project management: queries and mailing lists (from databases and Excel) for invitations, newsletters, communications and fundraising campaigns; mail mergesWrite and create donor solicitation materials for direct mail, email, and social media in partnership with Communications and Development Managers, and external vendors. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience1-3 years experience Development experience working with nonprofit organization(s); private and public sector, grant writing/fundraising experience preferredHigh degree of aptitude for data analysis and strategic thinking.Ability to solve problems efficiently, creatively, and with exemplary attention to detail.Ability to make a fundraising ask Organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, maintain data maintenance systems, and meet multiple deadlines Ability to collaborate to set priorities and manage multiple projects, within and outside JMA’s individual giving department.Ability and willingness to exercise professional courtesy and discretion at all times and maintain confidentiality, ensuring donors’ privacy.Experience using a CRM database preferred.Excellent writing/editing/drafting skills, research and information compilation skillsExcellent interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with teamsStrong attention to detailExcellent data and computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel This equates to earning 1 hour of ESST/PTO for every 11 hours worked. Employees may choose to use their ESST/PTO award for mental or physical illness, treatment or preventative care; a family member’s mental or physical illness, treatment or preventative care; absence due to domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking of the employee or a family member; death in an employee’s immediate family; closure of the employee’s workplace due to weather or public emergency or closure of a family member’s school or care facility due to weather or public emergency; when determined by a health authority or health care professional that the employee or a family member is at risk of infecting others with a communicable disease; vacation days; and holidays.