Job Summary

The Development Specialist will collaborate with the team to plan and execute high-quality events that drive giving, strengthen existing sponsor partnerships, and cultivate new events and sponsorship opportunities to ensure sustained revenue growth.

Emmaus Core Values

Customer Centered, Integrity, Initiative, and Collaboration.

All employees are expected to advocate for the best interest of Emmaus clients and demonstrate Emmaus’ Core Values in all aspects of their job.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Director of Development in planning and executing fundraising strategies to meet annual and long-term fundraising goals.
• Lead the planning, preparation, and day of execution of external Emmaus events like the Golf Tournament, Waves of Inspiration, the Emmaus Raffle, and others.
• Develop and manage sponsor relationships to grow event revenue year over year through direct asks and growing attendance at special events.
• Engage and execute strategies focused on converting event guests to donors and growing entry- level donors to mid-level donors.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective corporate donors.
• Research, prepare, submit, and manage entry-level grant proposals that support Emmaus’ goals.
• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of annual projects such as Messengers and Annual Reports.
• Transition event sponsors, event attendees, and volunteers into Emmaus Donors through soft touches throughout the year.
• Assist with the planning, preparation, and day of execution of internal Emmaus events like DSP week, town hall meetings, and special employee recognition.

Standard - Demands of the Job

• Operate standard office equipment including but not limited to a laptop, cell phone, fax machine, printer, and copier.
• Drive an average vehicle independently.
• Perform detailed data collection, recording and reporting in handwriting and typing.
• Complete required trainings as defined in the Emmaus Employee Training Curriculum, within the Emmaus timeline.
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

Job Requirements/Desired Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required OR HS Diploma/Equivalent and 2 years of development experience in lieu of degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Non-profit Administration or Business Administration preferred.
• 1 year of experience required, 2 years preferred, in nonprofit development, fundraising, special events, donor relations, or related fields required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products, cloud-based applications and time and attendance system required.