Development Events and Corporate Engagement Manager

4 weeks ago

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

The Living Desert is seeking a highly organized and results-driven professional to join our Development team as a Development Events 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 build the fundraising capacity of The Living Desert.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and manage a program of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events to build relationships with key business and corporate entities for sponsorships.
  • Develop and maintain a planning calendar for all donor-related fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events, receptions, and gatherings for donors, members, and prospects.
  • Secure in-kind donations and underwriting to help cut costs and keep expenses at a minimum.
  • Work with Marketing to create a communications calendar for events.
  • Manage and coordinate the following aspects of each event: animal requests, entertainment, menu, rentals, lights, room reservation, IT/AV needs, set up, parking, photographer/videographer, security, shuttles, and any other details as directed by staff.
  • Manage and encourage committees and volunteers. Enlist volunteers to help organize and work events.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with TLD events staff.
  • Create a budget for each event and stay within budgetary guidelines.
  • Provide details of events to appropriate staff and volunteers.
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.
  • Previous background should include demonstrated ability to work with others in developing donor relationships and special events for a business or nonprofit organization.
  • Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
  • Well-versed in the protocols of fund development related to elevating donors to greater levels of giving (i.e., moves management).
  • Proficient working knowledge of fundraising database programs, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
Physical Position Description:
  • Sitting at a workstation for limited periods of time.
  • Working on a computer for limited periods of time.
  • Standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, and reaching motions.
  • Occasionally carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Driving a golf cart safely with guests.
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.
Salary:

$66,560 per year

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