What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fundraising & Special Events Manager position at Congreso De Latinos Uni?
Position Summary
The Fundraising & Special Events Manager is responsible for supporting Congreso’s Development & External Affairs Department. This position provides critical support to the Chief External Affairs Officer and supports the coordination of the department’s fundraising strategy, campaigns, events, and ongoing donor cultivation activities. This position manages volunteer opportunities and corporate volunteer days and supports the administrative needs of the Chief External Affairs Officer.
Execution of these initiatives requires strong administrative and time management skills as well as strength in organization, communication, and relationship building. This position requires a well-organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful individual who enjoys a workplace that is fast-paced and varied. The Fundraising & Special Events Manager communicates and collaborates effectively to help the organization to achieve its goals.
This position reports to the Chief External Affairs Officer. This is an hybrid position.
The Fundraising & Special Events Manager applies the principles of the organization’s signature service delivery approach, Primary Client Model (PCM™), by promoting a positive employee/client-focused experience that is appreciative of the unique strengths, values and needs that each individual brings; and by using data to inform and drive decision making. Attention is given to compliance, quality assurance, and best practices as they relate to the role.
Congreso is committed to attracting and retaining candidates who have a passion for their work and will serve as ambassadors of the agency’s mission, values, and DEI&B vision. We encourage all qualified individuals, including those of diverse backgrounds, differently abled, LGBTQ , and women to apply. Congreso is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions listed below.
- Represents Congreso’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and will be an ambassador of our work.
Fundraising & Events Management
- Works collaboratively with the Chief External Affairs Officer to execute a comprehensive fundraising plan and strategy to grow existing donors and partners to achieve annual fundraising goals.
- Conducts and supports all stages of the fundraising cycle: identification, initiation, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of existing of new donors and funders.
- Leads the planning and project management of all fundraising events and campaigns including the annual Gala Latina, Congreso Celebra, fundraising receptions, and campaigns including United Way.
- Monitors progress towards fundraising goals by producing reports on a regular basis.
Stakeholder Engagement & Volunteer Management
- Coordinates and executes corporate and volunteer events and initiatives.
- Establishes and manages ongoing opportunities for donor, partner, and volunteer recruitment, engagement, and recognition.
- Manages and coordinates donor recognition as well as fundraising communications and marketing requests with the External Affairs & Marketing Department.
Administrative & Fiscal Management
- Provides administrative support for the Fundraising Department.
- Serves as the liaison between the Fiscal & Fundraising Departments.
- Manages tracking, recording, and reconciliation of financial gifts in partnership with the fiscal and grants teams.
- Manages and maintains donor management software (Hubspot) to document donor and gift information and generate reports on a regular basis.
- Supports in preparation and dissemination of donor correspondence and fundraising materials such as thank you letters, invitations, campaign appeals, and general outreach.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
All Staff Competencies
- Basic understanding of Congreso’s mission, values, DEI&B vision, Mission2Impact, Primary Client Model, programs, and services.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the community needs and demographics.
- Ability to understand, acknowledge, and assess client needs to provide a timely, trauma informed approach in service.
- Ensures the appropriate handling of sensitive information and understanding for issues such as confidentiality, domestic abuse, child abuse, and mandated reporter requirements.
- Adheres to all Congreso, departmental, programmatic, and security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Attends all Congreso trainings and in-services as required, including relevant professional groups to maintain professional, requisite knowledge and licensure.
- Attends, participates, and facilitates relevant staff meetings to promote communication and execution of goals.
- Ability to effectively use standard office equipment, including a variety of common software programs such as Office365, UNIDAD, and other customized databases.
- Follows through on assignments, works in a timely manner, within established deadlines, and completes special projects specific to the function of the department, as needed or as directed by supervisor.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups, in a compassionate, courteous, and respectful manner that fosters an inclusive environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including effective and respectful communication with individuals and groups.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) written and verbal skills a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisor responsibilities.
Minimum Experience, Education, and Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Associates degree or HS diploma/GED with a combination of sufficient, related experience required. Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in communications, business, marketing, public relations, or other related field of study a plus.
Minimum Experience:
1 years’ experience in a community-based non-profit environment, specifically with fundraising activities, event planning, donor engagement, CRM software experience or volunteer management.
Certification/License:
N/A
Salary : $60,799 - $68,000