Donor Engagement – Events Manager

Role Overview

• Work closely and collaboratively with all members of the Development Team to meet the development goals of PPWP.
• Successfully lead community events, and manage PPWP ‘s annual fundraising appeals.
• Provide support in donor research and stewardship initiatives.
• Manage PPWP’s Annual Fund and Event fundraising goals and develop strategies to successfully meet these goals.
• Create and implement an annual strategy for cultivating and stewarding grassroots and mid-level donors through social media, events, email, and other innovative techniques.
• Assist in generating and sending/producing annual mailings including monthly Planniversary, Year-End and Holiday appeal letters.
• Create, implement, and manage PPWP’s digital campaigns.
• Conduct both proactive and reactive prospect research and provide profiles for major gift and campaign donors/prospects.
• Update and maintain information in the donor database.
• Prepare prospect/donor briefing documents for CEO, VP of Development, and Director of Donor Engagement.
• Participate in Individual Giving strategy meetings with the VP of Development and Director of Donor Engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Minimum of Three year’s fundraising experience
• Manage and organize multiple deadline-oriented projects.
• Produce clear, accurate, and persuasive communications that reflect high attention to detail.
• Work independently and take the initiative.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential materials and situations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as events require.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with staff, board members, volunteers, and the public in a positive and professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solve under deadlines and pressure.
• A high degree of integrity that garners the trust and respect of others.
• Committed to contributing to an organizational culture built on trust, vulnerability, and support.
• Commitment to creating a culture of inclusion and treating all colleagues, members, volunteers, and others with dignity and respect.