What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community & Corporate Relationships Manager position at The People Concern?
Role: Community and Corporate Relationships Manager
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Program: 7000-Development
Department: Development
Location: Arlington Administration - 2116 Arlington Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Status: Full-Time/Exempt/Management
Setting: Not 100% Onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan
Openings: 1
Summary:
As a core member of the Development Team, the Community and Corporate Relationships Manager (CCRM) will report to the Director of Development and will also take direction from the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer. They will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s volunteer program; planning and execution of agency events including the annual Gala, Golf Tournament and other fundraising events, client facing support events, and other agency stewardship events. Additionally, the CCRM will supervise the Community and Corporate Relationships Coordinator – who stewards corporate partners and assists in events coordination - and carry a portfolio of top corporate partners for sponsorship and solicitation of both in-kind and financial support. All of these activities are in service to growing the agency’s base of support and strengthening the pipeline of new donors to the agency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Volunteer Program Management
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About The People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Program: 7000-Development
Department: Development
Location: Arlington Administration - 2116 Arlington Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Status: Full-Time/Exempt/Management
Setting: Not 100% Onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan
Openings: 1
Summary:
As a core member of the Development Team, the Community and Corporate Relationships Manager (CCRM) will report to the Director of Development and will also take direction from the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer. They will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s volunteer program; planning and execution of agency events including the annual Gala, Golf Tournament and other fundraising events, client facing support events, and other agency stewardship events. Additionally, the CCRM will supervise the Community and Corporate Relationships Coordinator – who stewards corporate partners and assists in events coordination - and carry a portfolio of top corporate partners for sponsorship and solicitation of both in-kind and financial support. All of these activities are in service to growing the agency’s base of support and strengthening the pipeline of new donors to the agency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Volunteer Program Management
- Oversee and grow the agency’s volunteer programming
- Provide supervision and assignments to the Volunteer Relationship Coordinator
- Partner with management at Program staff to create meaningful opportunities for our supporters to impact the lives of our residents
- Grow relationships with community groups to increase the pool of active donors and volunteers
- Oversee the planning and execution of all agency events
- These include fundraising events (Gala, Golf Tournament, & others), client facing events, Supporter stewardship/cultivation events (Site Openings, Open Houses, salons, etc.)
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and venues as well as program sites and leadership
- Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met
- Solicit donations for event revenue including direct sponsorships, auction items, and ticket sales
- Manage event software for ticket sales and auction bidding
- Execute event program including taking the lead in “Run of Show”
- Work with auxiliary groups on 3rd party events to support the agency
- Oversee community & corporate relationship building opportunities, raise funds and brand awareness as well as in-kind in partnership
- Provide supervision and assignments to the Community and Corporate Relationships Coordinator
- Seek out and initiate contact with new/prospective community and corporate partners
- Host lunch and learn presentations and relationship building activities with new/prospect community and corporate partners
- Participate in volunteer and community events, including planning and preparation, which will include some weekend and evening activities
- Work in concert with Communications and Individual Giving colleagues to promote community and corporate events as appropriate.
- Conduct agency-wide tours with prospective supporters and volunteers, involving other staff as appropriate. Other
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
- Valid CA Driver’s license, reliable transportation, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record
- Two (2) years of development experience with an emphasis on fundraising events and/or volunteer program management
- A passion for connecting philanthropists with high impact opportunities to help the most vulnerable in their communities
- Detail oriented with strong time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills
- Able to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Computer literate; able to effectively use computerized database, with demonstrable skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel programs
- Proficient in the use of the Internet and social media tools
- Able to work some evenings and weekends for special events and meetings as requested
- Able to travel between Westside and downtown Los Angeles as work requires
- Bachelor's Degree
- Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge, Volgistics, and/or other donor management system preferred
- Combination of field and office environment
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
- On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
- May necessitate working in busy and loud environments
- May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
- May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
- Continuously learn and improve
- Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
- Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
- Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
- Collaborate
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About The People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- TELUS Health
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
- The People Concern University & Certificates