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About Us

At Camp For All, we continue to reshape and transform the world for our campers with special needs and challenging illnesses by proving the impossible is possible! We pride ourselves in developing and implementing program activities that any individual can participate in to ensure each camper is given an equal opportunity. 

About the Position

Camp For All seeks a creative person to join the Development team. The Manager of Special Events is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the organization’s annual fundraising events including but not limited to the Houston gala, the Greater Camp Area Gala, and a peer-to-peer fundraising event. An ideal candidate is self-motivated and organized, with a knack for creating unique opportunities to engage donors. Camp For All special events generate approximately $1.4 million in revenue each year, while introducing the organization and its mission to hundreds of new donors. The position is responsible for creating and executing donor cultivation and stewardship events along with internal community building activities. A key member of the Camp For All leadership team, the Manager of Special Events works collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all activities related to key events: budgeting, planning, underwriting, messaging, production, reporting and volunteer coordination.
• In cooperation with the Director of Development, strategizes fundraising goals for each event and each revenue stream within the event (table/ticket purchases, sponsorships, auction, fund-a-need drives, raffles and other innovative revenue-generating activities).
• Develops and manages timelines for each event.
• Primary contact point for key event volunteers, including chairs, committees and board.
• Create and execute long-term plan and strategy, including potential chairs and themes.
• Develop best practices for key software, in order to positively impact events, and to engage donors on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitate activities for Camp Friends (local auxiliary) group and encourage advocacy, leadership and financial support to increased engagement.
• Manage Coordinator, Special Events. 
• Support Coordinator on leadership of the Emerging Leaders (young professionals auxiliary group).
• Other activities as requested by the Director of Development; some nights and weekends are required.

Compensation

Pay range for this full time position is $60,000-$70,000 annually.

Camp For All offers 100% employer paid health, life and long-term disability benefits for full time staff. Additionally, dental, vision, short term disability and supplemental life benefits are offered. 

Camp For All is proud to provide generous paid time off, earned every pay period, and includes (11) paid holidays. Eligible employees may participate in the 401k plan, with a matching employer contribution of up to 4%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. 
• 4 years’ experience in non-profit special event fundraising with a proven track record for meeting budget and revenue goals
• Strong attention to detail, time management, ability to multi-task, organizational skills and problem resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and cooperate with a variety of individuals.
• Use diplomacy and tact when working with volunteers, donors, other constituent groups.
• Adept at balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. 
• Familiarity with moves management and auction software preferred. 
• Travel required to Camp and Greater Camp Area (Washington County).
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance; must have ability to use one’s own vehicle (mileage is reimbursed).