Special Events Manager

This position will support the mission, purpose, and vision of A Kid’s Place by planning, organizing, and executing fundraising and stewardship events. (up to date revenues, expenses, auction solicitation, sponsorships received, comparison to previous years and reconcile to QuickBooks and CRM) • Prepare sponsorship and auction proposals • Prepare and process thank you/acknowledgement letters for donations, sponsorships, and participation • Collaborate with team for website and social media as needed • Cultivate and steward relationships with potential and current donors, event attendees, sponsors, and volunteers • Assist in executing monthly group tours to help educate, cultivate and steward donors Administration/Marketing • Update donor database with notes/details from meetings/calls with donors and volunteers • Assist with content for an annual report, E-News and print newsletter, website, and marketing materials as needed. Other Duties/Responsibilities • Assist with community partnerships to help create awareness and raise monetary funds for organization • Represent A Kid’s Place by speaking to groups, inspiring engagement by sharing our mission, vision, and encouraging meaningful ways to get involved and support our work • Provide tours of the facility as needed • Other duties assigned. • Demonstrated success in meeting fundraising targets • Demonstrated success developing outstanding relationships with individual and corporate donors • Experience with donor management systems • Strong event coordination experience • Reliable in arriving on time and ready to perform job duties, with flexibility to work all assigned shifts and hours. • 3+ years of experience in fundraising and donor relations.