Development and Communications Manager (SW)
Seattle Works -Seattle, WA, Seattle, WA, United States
Development and Communications Manager (SW)
Posted on March 29, 2018
From volunteer projects to nonprofit board training, Seattle Works connects individuals, companies, and teams to their community and to one another. Seattle Works was recently honored by Advancement NW and the Association of Fundraising Professionals as our region’s Outstanding Philanthropic Organization. We believe that people are motivated to serve their community and we are committed to helping them plug‑in.
We are proud of our important role in Seattle and are looking to add someone to the team who is experienced with event management, donor stewardship, communications, and who is highly organized. The ideal candidate should succeed at: orchestrating great events, maintaining impeccable attention to detail, being a masterful communicator, and building strong relationships with donors. When you’re not leading awesome events, stewarding donors, and keeping our data in order, you will support other Seattle Works programs & activities, such as hands‑on volunteer projects (painting, weeding, and everything in between). The ideal candidate is open to and thrives in an all‑hands on deck team culture.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Development and Communications Manager is responsible for:
Planning and implementing our annual auction and gala and other fundraising events
Building and stewarding relationships with donors, including recruiting a diverse donor pool to strive for an equitable and inclusive donor base
Managing donor data, ensuring that all information is documented in a timely manner and that no information falls through the cracks
Leading communications strategy and creation of social media content and marketing materials
This position will serve as a key member of a highly collaborative staff team. Seattle Works is a friendly and dynamic organization with high expectations for staff to work in partnership with each other and with volunteers to deliver results.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead planning and execution of Swank, our annual auction & gala
Develop and implement event production plan for an auction and gala with 400 attendees, including all vendor coordination, event logistics, and program development
Drive audience development and ensure an excellent guest and sponsor experience at the event
Manage Swank Committee’s volunteer‑led activities around procurement, event design, and audience development
Develop all communications materials for the event, including copy for auction catalog
Lead data entry and guest reports for online auction software
Manage event logistics the night of the event
Coordinate Seattle Works Day communication, sponsor team management, and after party
Lead after‑party planning and coordinate planning with program staff lead
Cultivate and recruit sponsors, acting as the primary relationship manager for sponsored teams
Build a multi‑platform communications strategy to market the event amongst direct service partners, participants, vendors, sponsors, and other key stakeholders
Coordinate vendors and in‑kind donations and any necessary pick‑up and delivery logistics
Steward corporate engagement and relationships
Act as primary contact for portfolio of current corporate partners and executing outreach to new corporate partners
Champion our value of building a diverse and welcoming community with our corporate partners
Solicit and steward sponsors for Seattle Works Day and Swank
Build and sustain a year‑round corporate sponsorship program that has several programmatic and event touch‑points
Collaborate with Program Team to coordinate and staff tabling and outreach appearances at corporate partner volunteer fairs
Oversee individual giving program
Manage individual giving programs, with a focus on the peer‑to‑peer online annual campaign, board giving, and event donations
Recruit and steward a diverse donor pool to strive for an equitable and inclusive donor network
Collaborate with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, and Resource Development Committee to steward donor relationships
Work with Resource Development Committee to prepare online and social media appeals and track progress on goals
Provide excellent customer service for donors and respond promptly to all inquiries
Maintain accurate and complete development and donor data
Lead Seattle Works’ communications strategy and activities
Lead organizational communications strategy with emphasis on social media and email campaigns
Serve as Seattle Works’ primary writer, producing e‑newsletters, web content, marketing materials, grant materials, website content, and regular social media content
Support staff in ensuring all programs and events are well publicized, meet participation goals and that communications reflect the Seattle Works brand
Use social media data and analytics to make key‑decisions about communications and outreach priorities and strategies
Collaborate with graphic designer to build a comprehensive graphics suite for events and additional marketing materials as needed
Manage board Communications Committee
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Understanding of systemic racism and willingness to engage in equity conversations
Lived and/or professional experience that will help Seattle Works live our value of building a diverse and welcoming community, specifically with regards to our donor base
Strong event, project management, and planning skills and experience
Understanding of fundraising tools, strategies, and activities
Proven track record of excellent customer service and strong relationship building
Clear understanding of core concepts of marketing and a high level of familiarity with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Highly organized and detail‑oriented
High level of dependability and reliability
Experience working with CRM databases or willingness and ability to learn new technology
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff team, community & business partners, board members, volunteers, and program participants in an evolving and growing organization
Open to working approximately 5 Saturdays throughout the year and some evenings as needed, with advanced notice
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
Planning and execution of nonprofit auctions and galas
Individual major gift solicitations
Crowdfunding campaigns
Experience with the following software and applications is a plus:
Salesforce, especially HandsOn Connect and Click & Pledge apps
Microsoft Office
Google Apps
Design tools
Greater Giving event software
BENEFITS
The starting salary is $50,000 per year.
Seattle Works maintains a friendly and flexible work environment. We understand that employees are people first -- with families, pets, and personal lives; as such we seek to offer a supportive work environment that values the employee as a whole person.
Seattle Works offers the following benefits:
100% employer‑paid health, dental, and vision insurance
$125/month technology stipend
Opportunity to participate in 403b retirement savings plan
Four weeks Paid‑Time‑Off annually
Eight paid holidays plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Ability to work remotely occasionally
Eight weeks paid family medical leave, including leave to care for a newborn, adoptive, or foster child
TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume combined into one single .pdf file to
[emailprotected]
. Please keep all identifying information (name, address, phone number, email address, etc) to the first page. Finalists will be asked for references.
Your cover letter should speak specifically to your experience with: event management, organizational skills, communications, and relationship building with donors. Your letter should also include a brief statement on how your professional and/or lived experience will contribute to Seattle Works’ value of building a diverse and welcoming community.
The deadline for applications is April 6, 2018. We will contact you if you are invited to an initial conversation; we cannot commit to responding to inquiries regarding the status of your application.
One of Seattle Works’ core values is that we are building a diverse and welcoming community. People of color and people from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Our office is located at the Impact Hub inside the historic Masin’s building in Pioneer Square, which houses one of the largest concentrations of social entrepreneurs in the country.
Please check your e-mail for a link to activate your account.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
From volunteer projects to nonprofit board training, Seattle Works connects individuals, companies, and teams to their community and to one another. Seattle Works was recently honored by Advancement NW and the Association of Fundraising Professionals as our region’s Outstanding Philanthropic Organization. We believe that people are motivated to serve their community and we are committed to helping them plug‑in.
We are proud of our important role in Seattle and are looking to add someone to the team who is experienced with event management, donor stewardship, communications, and who is highly organized. The ideal candidate should succeed at: orchestrating great events, maintaining impeccable attention to detail, being a masterful communicator, and building strong relationships with donors. When you’re not leading awesome events, stewarding donors, and keeping our data in order, you will support other Seattle Works programs & activities, such as hands‑on volunteer projects (painting, weeding, and everything in between). The ideal candidate is open to and thrives in an all‑hands on deck team culture.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Development and Communications Manager is responsible for:
Planning and implementing our annual auction and gala and other fundraising events
Building and stewarding relationships with donors, including recruiting a diverse donor pool to strive for an equitable and inclusive donor base
Managing donor data, ensuring that all information is documented in a timely manner and that no information falls through the cracks
Leading communications strategy and creation of social media content and marketing materials
This position will serve as a key member of a highly collaborative staff team. Seattle Works is a friendly and dynamic organization with high expectations for staff to work in partnership with each other and with volunteers to deliver results.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead planning and execution of Swank, our annual auction & gala
Develop and implement event production plan for an auction and gala with 400 attendees, including all vendor coordination, event logistics, and program development
Drive audience development and ensure an excellent guest and sponsor experience at the event
Manage Swank Committee’s volunteer‑led activities around procurement, event design, and audience development
Develop all communications materials for the event, including copy for auction catalog
Lead data entry and guest reports for online auction software
Manage event logistics the night of the event
Coordinate Seattle Works Day communication, sponsor team management, and after party
Lead after‑party planning and coordinate planning with program staff lead
Cultivate and recruit sponsors, acting as the primary relationship manager for sponsored teams
Build a multi‑platform communications strategy to market the event amongst direct service partners, participants, vendors, sponsors, and other key stakeholders
Coordinate vendors and in‑kind donations and any necessary pick‑up and delivery logistics
Steward corporate engagement and relationships
Act as primary contact for portfolio of current corporate partners and executing outreach to new corporate partners
Champion our value of building a diverse and welcoming community with our corporate partners
Solicit and steward sponsors for Seattle Works Day and Swank
Build and sustain a year‑round corporate sponsorship program that has several programmatic and event touch‑points
Collaborate with Program Team to coordinate and staff tabling and outreach appearances at corporate partner volunteer fairs
Oversee individual giving program
Manage individual giving programs, with a focus on the peer‑to‑peer online annual campaign, board giving, and event donations
Recruit and steward a diverse donor pool to strive for an equitable and inclusive donor network
Collaborate with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, and Resource Development Committee to steward donor relationships
Work with Resource Development Committee to prepare online and social media appeals and track progress on goals
Provide excellent customer service for donors and respond promptly to all inquiries
Maintain accurate and complete development and donor data
Lead Seattle Works’ communications strategy and activities
Lead organizational communications strategy with emphasis on social media and email campaigns
Serve as Seattle Works’ primary writer, producing e‑newsletters, web content, marketing materials, grant materials, website content, and regular social media content
Support staff in ensuring all programs and events are well publicized, meet participation goals and that communications reflect the Seattle Works brand
Use social media data and analytics to make key‑decisions about communications and outreach priorities and strategies
Collaborate with graphic designer to build a comprehensive graphics suite for events and additional marketing materials as needed
Manage board Communications Committee
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Understanding of systemic racism and willingness to engage in equity conversations
Lived and/or professional experience that will help Seattle Works live our value of building a diverse and welcoming community, specifically with regards to our donor base
Strong event, project management, and planning skills and experience
Understanding of fundraising tools, strategies, and activities
Proven track record of excellent customer service and strong relationship building
Clear understanding of core concepts of marketing and a high level of familiarity with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Highly organized and detail‑oriented
High level of dependability and reliability
Experience working with CRM databases or willingness and ability to learn new technology
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff team, community & business partners, board members, volunteers, and program participants in an evolving and growing organization
Open to working approximately 5 Saturdays throughout the year and some evenings as needed, with advanced notice
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
Planning and execution of nonprofit auctions and galas
Individual major gift solicitations
Crowdfunding campaigns
Experience with the following software and applications is a plus:
Salesforce, especially HandsOn Connect and Click & Pledge apps
Microsoft Office
Google Apps
Design tools
Greater Giving event software
BENEFITS
The starting salary is $50,000 per year.
Seattle Works maintains a friendly and flexible work environment. We understand that employees are people first -- with families, pets, and personal lives; as such we seek to offer a supportive work environment that values the employee as a whole person.
Seattle Works offers the following benefits:
100% employer‑paid health, dental, and vision insurance
$125/month technology stipend
Opportunity to participate in 403b retirement savings plan
Four weeks Paid‑Time‑Off annually
Eight paid holidays plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Ability to work remotely occasionally
Eight weeks paid family medical leave, including leave to care for a newborn, adoptive, or foster child
TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume combined into one single .pdf file to
[emailprotected]
. Please keep all identifying information (name, address, phone number, email address, etc) to the first page. Finalists will be asked for references.
Your cover letter should speak specifically to your experience with: event management, organizational skills, communications, and relationship building with donors. Your letter should also include a brief statement on how your professional and/or lived experience will contribute to Seattle Works’ value of building a diverse and welcoming community.
The deadline for applications is April 6, 2018. We will contact you if you are invited to an initial conversation; we cannot commit to responding to inquiries regarding the status of your application.
One of Seattle Works’ core values is that we are building a diverse and welcoming community. People of color and people from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Our office is located at the Impact Hub inside the historic Masin’s building in Pioneer Square, which houses one of the largest concentrations of social entrepreneurs in the country.
Please check your e-mail for a link to activate your account.
#J-18808-Ljbffr