Donor Events Manager - Animal Welfare Organization

Description

Humane Colorado is looking for a passionate and experienced donor events professional to lead our fundraising and stewardship events. As our Donor Events Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategy and execution of events that support our mission to improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, has a strong background in nonprofit event planning, and enjoys building meaningful experiences that engage the community and drive impact.   

Purpose of Position: Oversee strategy, planning and implementation of special events.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy for planning, implementation, and analysis for all events. 
• Oversee all event logistics including management of contractors, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors.
• Develop and implement the fundraising goal and strategy for all fundraising events in consultation with leadership. 
• Help create and monitor special events budget and annual plans. 
• Develop and monitor effectiveness of special events and recommend new strategies.
• Provide effective solicitation, cultivation and stewardship events.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to coordinate efforts and develop messaging related to special events. 
• Effectively negotiate vendor and sponsor contracts. 
• Work with leadership to create new fundraising opportunities and identify and attract new contributions.
• In partnership with the Development Team, provide tools, guidance and support to external fundraising groups that wish to raise money on behalf of Humane Colorado.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental/area processes and procedures to maximize efficient uses of resources.
• Participate in inter-departmental meetings and discussions to support and develop initiatives.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and Humane Colorado business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

• Job Knowledge 
• Productivity / Efficiency 
• Quality / Excellence 
• Adapting to Change 
• Dependability and Integrity 
• People Care 

Position Key Competencies

• Accountability
• Flexibility 
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative 
• Managing Resources
• Time Management
• Customer and Community Focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Project and Process Management
• Delivering Results

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

• Volunteers

Travel

• This position requires driving a company vehicle 
• This position requires up to 10% travel in state 

Schedule

• Available to work some evenings and weekends

Full-Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

• Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Sabbatical
• Holiday Pay
• Employee discounts
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• and more!

Compensation: Starting at $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)  

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Performs work primarily in an office setting. Potentially prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive motion. May work in an area with high noise level. Potentially subject to animal bites and scratches. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Occasional lifting with reasonable accommodation. Event days: continuous walking, stooping, lifting