Annual Giving and Events Manager

1 month ago

Denver, United States Escuela de Guadalupe Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

TO APPLY: please visit our website at www.escuelaguadalupe.org

Job Description

Working at Escuela de Guadalupe includes many different responsibilities to make a small, financially accessible school run effectively.  As a close-knit community, we all pitch in to make this a great place to work and learn.  Therefore, this description is not intended to be all- inclusive. Specific areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

Responsibilities

  • This role serves as an external facing position that supports the philanthropy and admissions teams
  • This role also includes managing all alumni relations programming. 

 

Philanthropy Support

  • Assist with overall development effort, including and especially development of the school’s annual fund program, the student sponsorship program, and alumni relations
  • Communication with Donors/Prospects/Alumni
  • Build and steward relationships with philanthropic partners by managing:  
    • One-on-one touchpoints
    • Student sponsorship program
    • Direct mail
    • CO Gives Day
    • Alumni Newsletters
  • Align development news with marketing initiatives to have regular consistent communication with partners/alumni.  
  • Assist with storytelling and sharing of the mission
  • Support Director of Philanthropy for special giving projects, i.e. Girls on the Run, Teacher Appreciation email campaign
  • Assist with database maintenance
  • Provide administrative support for the Philanthropy team

 

Special Events

  • For all philanthropy, admissions and alumni events responsibilities include: vendor relations, contract negotiations, budgeting, timelines, logistics, materials, volunteers, planning and leading monthly committee meetings, and working with all parties day-of to ensure a smooth and successful event 
  • Manage 3 annual philanthropy events—Salud gala, One Child At A Time breakfast event, Golf Tournament— including sponsorships, committee recruitment and meetings
    • Additionally support the Escuela 101 events held monthly at the school.
  • Support admissions events – Open House, school fairs and showcases, community outreach and speaking engagements
    • Have an understanding of the program and admissions process to engage with potential families and answer questions
  • Alumni relations & young professional – networking happy hours, partnership opportunities (i.e. workout classes, brewery tasting)
  • Organize and manage students to attend ACE events on behalf of Escuela
  • Coordinate post-event follow up for all events

 

Volunteer Program

  • Coordinate volunteer program throughout the school including: recruiting, teacher placements, trainings, background checks, orientation.
  • Organize volunteer luncheon/breakfast appreciation.
  • Manage relationships with High School partners and student volunteer hours/opportunities.

Expectations

  • Drive for results by meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
  • Support the cultural, spiritual and academic goals of the school by modeling compassion, love and care for the children at all times.
  • Contribute to an environment of enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Value the integrity of both Spanish and English as tools for reasoning, problem-solving, communication and intellect.  Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Truly believe that every child, without exception, can excel.
  • Gifted with relationships and excited to engage with different kinds of people.
  • Hardworking, a positive attitude and high energy
  • Ability to effectively manage both the big picture, and small details.
  • Loyal and supportive of Escuela’s mission, vision and values.

Compensation

Financial and Benefits

  • Competitive pay scale and benefits compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Professional development including staff development, conferences, specialized training and education
  • Tuition remittance for teacher’s children enrolled at Escuela de Guadalupe ($1,000 annual tuition)
  • Medical and Dental benefits
  • Retirement plan – 403b company match (once plan requirements have been met)

Work Environment and Community

  • Small staff and tight knit community 
  • Direct contact with supervisors and families regularly
  • Community that respects both English and Spanish and the different levels of proficiency each employee, family member, or student may have
  • Opportunity for adults to enhance their own second language skills within a dual language environment
  • Environment in which one can live and continue to enhance their faith
  • Small class size and low student to teacher ratio

To apply or for more information please go to www.escuelaguadalupe.org/join-our-team 

 

 

Requirements

 

Skills and Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, event management or related field OR 3 years of professional experience
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Excellent language skills:  English 
  • Experience with a range of computer applications including: electronic communications programs including websites and social media, MS Office Suite,  donor-database software, Adobe, as well as Google email, documents, and drive applications. 
  • Reliable, strong work ethic and able to work independently
  • Ability to be a creative thinker, energetic and demonstrate enthusiasm and leadership
  • Ability to write concisely, compile and/or edit materials
  • Skills in collaboration and teamwork
  • The ability to be flexible and adaptable
  • Able to adapt to the work environment and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Entrepreneurial with a self-led attitude
  • Successful completion of CBI and FBI background check.
  • Open to working in a Catholic Environment and respecting the Catholic faith

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Highly proficient computer skills including Adobe Suite, MS Word, Excel, Canva and PowerPoint.
  • Expert knowledge of general office procedures, protocol and professionalism; expert knowledge of Business English, spelling, punctuation and grammar. 
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, manage time efficiently and meet deadlines. 
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, provide superior customer service, and communicate verbally and in writing. 
  • Competent data entry skills with ability to input information accurately; prepare and maintain detailed records, files, and reports on an ongoing basis

 

TO APPLY: please visit our website at www.escuelaguadalupe.org

Company DescriptionEscuela de Guadalupe is a private, Catholic school of excellence in Denver, Colorado serving pre-K - 8th grade. Our school was founded by a culturally rich community which strives to provide children an affordable option for quality, private dual-language education and a commitment to prepare students for college-prep high schools. At Escuela de Guadalupe, the spiritual, culturally relevant and compassionate environment supports the healthy development of each child while we achieve high academic expectations through our intellectually rigorous curriculum. In addition, all children at Escuela de Guadalupe are committed to full academic literacy across all content areas in both English and Spanish.Company DescriptionEscuela de Guadalupe is a private, Catholic school of excellence in Denver, Colorado serving pre-K - 8th grade. Our school was founded by a culturally rich community which strives to provide children an affordable option for quality, private dual-language education and a commitment to prepare students for college-prep high schools. At Escuela de Guadalupe, the spiritual, culturally relevant and compassionate environment supports the healthy development of each child while we achieve high academic expectations through our intellectually rigorous curriculum. In addition, all children at Escuela de Guadalupe are committed to full academic literacy across all content areas in both English and Spanish.

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