Specialist, Donor Relations

2 weeks ago

Cleveland, United States Tri-C Full time
Specialist, Donor Relations & Outreach Events

Department: Resource Development

Location: District Administration

Reports To: Exeutive Director, Devolpment

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req4831

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Develops and implements a comprehensivedonor relations and engagement program to promote interaction and engagementwith the community and appropriate donor recognition including developingoutreach activities and events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Promotes donor interaction and engagement through the successful development, implementation, and facilitation of a comprehensive donor relations and engagement program
  • Designs event and all donor stewardship printed materials
  • Completes all necessary pre-event confirmations and communications
  • Develops, distributes, and responds to event-related communications
  • Coordinates internal and external services and vendor relationships to effectively accommodate event needs
  • Facilitates the successful coordinator and execution of events
  • Reviews event photo images for selection and archival, and manages follow-up communications as needed
  • Assists in the development of communications materials that shares Tri-C story and ensures consistent messaging in all collateral
  • Engages with students throughout the year and engages students with donors at a variety of events
  • Develops and implements events and recognition opportunities to promote, donor stewardship and outreach
  • Tracks donor stewardship and engagement, utilizing the College's donor management/fundraising software (Raiser's Edge system)
  • Oversees recognition and cultivation events to maximize additional stewardship opportunities
  • Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

  • Bachelor's Degree in Event Planning, Marketing, or a related field
    • Significant related experience may substitute for education
  • Three to five years of demonstrated event planning and event management experience in a donor-focused environment
  • Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
  • Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem solving methods in a variety of situations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

  • Possess comprehensive knowledge of event planning concepts theories, concepts and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
  • Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Work accurately with great attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize/handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes
  • Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
  • Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
  • Intermediate-level project management skills
  • Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
  • Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
  • Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
  • Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Service Focus
  • Collaboration
  • Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

  • Communication
  • Time Utilization

IMPORTANTCOMPETENCIES
  • Adaptability
  • Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

  • Professional certification related to Event Management or Event Planning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.)
  • The work is primarily performed in a normal, professional office environment;
  • The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
  • Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
  • Work may also requirewalking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetingsand conferences away from the worksite

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

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