Special Events Fundraising Manager
This is a terrific opportunity to join the Development team at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay (BBBSMB), one of the largest youth mentoring agencies in the country, in a fundraising Special Events Manager role. BBBSMB matches underserved youth with adult mentors in lasting one-to-one friendships supported by trained professional staff and is currently serving over 2,000 children annually.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising Events, the agency is seeking a Special Events Fundraising Manager who will be motivated by the agency’s mission, a creative problem-solver, and goal-driven. S/he will have proven fundraising capability; experience managing, motivating and working strategically with large volunteer event committees; experience with executing all aspects of event logistics, timetables, and pre and post-event communication with sponsors and guests; knowledge of event production elements such as marketing collateral materials, script writing and video production.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and five-seven years successful experience in developing and executing revenue-generating special events.
Proven track record of leveraging opportunities, obtaining revenue through multiple methods (sponsorship, auctions, onsite) and motivating committees and volunteers to achieve revenue goals for events; demonstrated ability to increase net revenue results.
Successful experience in managing and executing a strategic full-cycle fundraising event plan.
Ability to effectively lead meetings and lead groups of volunteers to desired, measureable results; ability to steward, motivate and work strategically with volunteers for a positive and productive experience.
Demonstrated ability to get results, ambitious and goal driven. Able to work in a fast pace and deadline driven environment.
Exceptional relationship management skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to proactively manage multiple tasks effectively; superior organizational skills and strict attention to detail a must.
Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service and apply sound judgment when dealing with committees, vendors, donors and volunteers.
Production management, video production and script writing for events, a plus.
Comprehensive understanding of budgeting and accounting principles.
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of fundraising software
Direct experience in Raiser’s Edge and salesforce a plus.
Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment.
Enthusiasm, creativity, a positive sense of humor and a can do attitude.
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package. We respect, appreciate and support diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and believe that our organization is greatly enhanced when we unite people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer. BBBSMB does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law.
How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Special Events Manager Search, at the agency’s Boston address or to careers@bbbsmb.org. Please place the job title and this website in the e-mail header. No phone calls, please.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay
75 Federal Street, 8th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
email: careers@bbbsmb.org