Manager for Corporate and Event Fundraising

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• A cover letter that highlights your mission alignment with our work as well as includes your salary requirements and available start date.
• Resume
• An individual-giving focused writing sample (an example youve written previously) such as an appeal or acknowledgement letter

• Oversee Seaburys Corporate Partner program ensuring all corporate partners receive promised benefits throughout the year.
• Lead the process of prospecting for new corporate partners and determine the best strategy for initial engagement.
• Prepare corporate partnership pitch materials and work with the Managing Director on the process of soliciting corporate prospects.
• Work with corporate partners to organize employee volunteering across Seabury programs when applicable.
• In partnership with the Managing Director and CEO manage Seaburys corporate funder relationships ensuring regular communication and stewardship throughout the year.

• Lead the strategic planning process for Seaburys two core annual fundraising related events (Leadership in Aging and Celebration of Service) including fundraising goals budget recommendations volunteer goals and timelines.
• Recruit manage and steward volunteer committees for each event developing relationships with these volunteer leaders and providing comprehensive support to achieve event fundraising goals.
• Identify cultivate and manage event donors and sponsors by developing and implementing event revenue strategies and relationship cultivation activities for successful ticket sales sponsorship and on-site revenue opportunities.
• Identify and network with corporations and key donors to engage their support of Seaburys fundraising events.
• In partnership with the Communications Associate develop/modify marketing materials to promote events.
• Work closely with the Managing Director to oversee expense and fiscal controls to closely track each events progress toward budget goal.
• Lead all event-related stewardship activities to properly acknowledge event donors and increase retention of event donors and sponsors.
• Collaborate closely with Managing Director of Advancement and the Individual Giving Manager to determine the best strategy for using fundraising events to move new donors into the annual pipeline as well as to upgrade current donors and partners.
• Manage all donor and sponsor relationships that are strictly event based.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of each event including fundraising efficiency (cost/expense) donor engagement event satisfaction and overall success of the events to plan for improvement and growth.
  
  

• Lead all project management for fundraising events and manage the external consultant who leads event logistics for Leadership in Aging.
• Directly manage all logistical aspects of other events throughout the year.
• Work with Advancement and Program Teams to conceptualize and coordinate all mission-related elements of events.
• Serve as the on-site staff lead during fundraising events with a particular focus on donor and sponsor engagement and satisfaction.

• Develop and manage the strategy for engaging Seaburys Advisory Council members in fundraising.
• Attend Advisory Council meetings to build relationships with council members.
• Coordinate volunteer needs and opportunities across Seabury sites and programs and place. volunteers according to program needs.
• Ensure all volunteer information is entered into Salesforce Seaburys CRM.
• Create and carry out volunteer stewardship to keep volunteers connected to the Seabury community.
• In partnership with the Individual Giving Manager develop and implement a post-volunteer communications plan that seeks to convert volunteers to donors.

• Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of all development activities and donor interactions tracking progress toward goals and next steps in the donor engagement process using Salesforce.
• In partnership with the Managing Director coordinate and oversee moves and task management in Salesforce for all open corporate and event-related funding opportunities.
• In partnership with the Managing Director prepare and present reports on progress to goal and donor activity to leadership and board members.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising with a focus on managing corporate partnerships and fundraising events.
• Demonstrated experience successfully cultivating and soliciting corporations.
• Demonstrated experience raising funds through events.
• Relationship management and donor stewardship.
• Experienced in using CRM software including gift processing and reporting. Salesforce experience a plus.
• Bachelors degree or certification in fundraising (e.g. CFRE) a plus.
• Must pass pre-employment credit and criminal background checks

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience tailoring messages to suit intended audiences and compelling readers to act
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain thoughtful personal relationships with corporate partners.
• Strong project management skills utilized to work on multiple simultaneous projects with different deadlines with a sharp eye on details quality and accuracy
• Strong budgeting negotiation and vendor management skills
• Ability to use fundraising software (Salesforce a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expert knowledge of CRM best practices
• Ability to work independently set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Ability to analyze and use data and metrics to shape goals strategies and tactics
• High level of skill with iOS and MS Office applications Word Excel and Outlook
• Strong research skills

• Passionate about Seaburys mission and values with a genuine interest in building relationships with donors.
• Goal-oriented with a strong desire to meet and exceed fundraising targets.
• Organized and conscientious with strong follow-through
• High level of professionalism integrity and discretion when handling confidential donor information.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and with external stakeholders.

• Salary range $70000 - $85000 commensurate with experience
• A flexible work environment. This position requires two days a week on-site at our office and the opportunity to work from home three days a week.
• Generous leave including vacation days starting at 15 in the first year as well as 12 holidays and sick time.
• In addition to financial compensation Seabury offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan; disability and life insurance; accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance benefits; and transportation benefits

• A cover letter that highlights your mission alignment with our work as well as includes your salary requirements and available start date.
• Resume
• An individual-giving focused writing sample (an example youve written previously) such as an appeal or acknowledgement letter

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.