Development and Corporate Engagement Manager

14 hours ago


Palm Desert, California, United States The Living Desert Full time
Job Title: Development and Corporate Engagement Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

The Living Desert is seeking a highly organized and results-driven professional to join our Development team as a Development and Corporate Engagement Manager.

This full-time, exempt position will work closely with the Senior Manager, Development, Chief Development Officer, President/CEO, Development staff, and appropriate Board and volunteer committees to progressively build the fundraising capacity of The Living Desert.

The successful candidate will plan, manage, and execute a program of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events, and develop relationships with key business and corporate entities for sponsorships.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning and analyzing cost-effective development events
  • Forming relationships with and soliciting event sponsors and donors for Park events and donor-based events
  • Setting revenue goals and coordinating and managing sponsors, vendors, employees, and volunteers for development events

Performance Measurement:

  • Event attendance
  • Net revenue raised

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field (hospitality, business administration, sales/marketing preferred) or equivalent Fund-Raising Certification (CFRE)
  • Four years' recent experience in development or business with an emphasis on administrative skills, customer service, and event planning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with others in a team setting

Equipment Used:

  • Computer
  • Copy/fax machine
  • Golf cart
  • Printer
  • Scanner
  • Telephone
  • Two-way radio

Physical Position Description:

The successful candidate will be required to sit at a workstation for limited periods, work on a computer for limited periods, stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, and reach motions, occasionally carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, and drive a golf cart safely with guests.

Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, related to event management. Physical labor is required when setting up and breaking down for events.

Typical Working Conditions:

Working in an office environment - no unusual exposures; working outdoors in extreme heat or moderate cold for periods of time; occasional work off-grounds in the community.

Holiday/Evening Work:

Regular holiday/evening work for special events, especially during 'season'

Travel:

Occasional local and long-distance travel may be required.



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