Workshops for Warriors® (www.wfw.org) is a nonprofit founded in 2008. Its mission is to place veterans and wounded warriors into advanced manufacturing careers by providing them with industry-leading training, nationally recognized credentials, work experience, and job placement. Training is provided at no cost to veterans. We are rebuilding America’s advanced manufacturing workforce, one veteran at a time with a team of passionate, enthusiastic professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of those we serve, their families, and our country.

The Development and Event Manager plays a crucial role in advancing the mission and goals of WFW by managing and implementing various development activities and initiatives. This position reports to the Senior Development Director and works in cooperation with development and marketing teams. The focus is on supporting the Development Office with fundraising, grant writing, and managing periodic events. The Development and Event Manager requires excellent communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for education and non-profit work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Event Planning and Management:
• Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, including galas, auctions, donor appreciation events, and other special events.
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, budgeting, and event marketing.
• Collaborate with volunteers and committees to ensure successful event execution and achievement of fundraising goals.
• Represent the school at community events, networking functions, and fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with the development director to develop and execute community engagement strategies that align with the school's mission and goals.
• Actively engage parents, alumni, and volunteers in fundraising and community outreach efforts.
• Data Management and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor databases and records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Generate reports and analyze data to evaluate fundraising efforts, donor trends, and campaign effectiveness.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Development Office regarding fundraising progress and outcomes.

• Grant Writing:
• Research and identify grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other grant-making organizations.
• Write, submit, and manage grant proposals.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Work Experience

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 3 years of relevant grant writing and fundraising experience, including extensive foundation, corporate, and government relationship management.
• Clear demonstrated history of writing successful six-figure grant applications from program-based funders and government agencies.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• 5 years of relevant event planning and management to include Galas, Golf Tournaments, and periodic donor cultivation events.
• 4 years of proven success in identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and managing relationships with institutional funders.
• 3 years of professional experience with Salesforce preferred.

Preferred Skills & Traits

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to effectively partner with leadership and colleagues to ensure deadlines are met, while navigating multiple priorities and deliverables.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various internal and external audiences, including donors, foundation representatives, government officials, program leaders and key stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Meets Objectives- Can manage and work toward meeting personal, department and organizational goals.
• Dependability–Has exhibited the quality of being reliable and flexible to be available when needed.
• Unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and driving results for yourself, and your team members and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Very people-oriented, supports a positive working environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.​​​​​​​

Important Notes

Position Details: This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position (40 hours/week).

Pay: The proposed annual rate of pay for this California-based position is $70,000-$85,000. The actual compensation offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve listed and you think can bring value to Workshops for Warriors, we would love to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Perks: Workshops for Warriors makes available comprehensive benefits after 30 days of employment. Options include Medical (50% employer contribution), dental and vision coverage (100% employer contribution), a 401k program with employer match, 8 paid holidays, Flexible work hours (position dependent), and paid time off.

Dress code: Our office staff works in a business casual or relaxed business casual environment.

Supervisory: No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to push, move, lift or otherwise bear 10-30lbs. Applications may include but are not limited to repetitive work using a computer keyboard, mouse and headphones while sitting and/or standing at an assigned work desk area.

Employee may have additional environmental hazards such as: chemical, electrical, flammable, or mechanical in nature. ​​​​​​​

E-Verify Compliance Statement:
Workshops for Warriors, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program. We ensure employment eligibility of all employees by using the E-Verify electronic verification system.

Policy for Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention:
Workshops for Warriors is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected characteristic, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity covered by this policy.

Workshops for Warriors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain this anti-discrimination policy designed to encourage professional and respectful behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.

Workshops for Warriors employees are expected to assume responsibility for maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employees are encouraged to promptly report conduct that they believe violates this policy so that we have an opportunity to address and resolve any concerns. Managers and supervisors are required to promptly report conduct that they believe violates this policy. We are committed to responding to alleged violations of this policy in a timely and fair manner and to taking appropriate action aimed at ending the prohibited conduct.

EEO Statement: Workshops for Warriors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, unpaid interns, and volunteers without regard to actual or perceived: race (including hair texture or protected hairstyles, e.g. braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including language use restrictions), ancestry, citizenship, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, family and medical leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

All openings are subject to change without notice, due to the volume of applications / resumes received, we are unable to respond to status inquiries. Please be assured that your information is being properly handled and forwarded to the appropriate hiring staff. If your skills and qualifications meet the needs of the job, you will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92113: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person