Description:
Responsible, in coordination with the VP of Development, for developing, implementing and supporting new and existing annual events, such as CMMC’s Golf Invitational, A Tasteful Experience and Lifeline Challenge, to ensure financial success of event. Serves as a liaison with vendors to meet the quality and fundraising expectations of the organization. Proposes and implements new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process. Manages on-site production and clean up for events as necessary. Effectively manages volunteers, employee committees and trustees to secure new sponsorships and in-kind donations. Meets with sponsors and organizing committees in order to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets and to review administrative procedures and event progress. Keeps track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting. Conduct post-event evaluations in order to determine how future events could be improved.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two years paid experience in event planning
Candidate must have excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking
Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
Exposure to advertising, publication and promotion development
Fundraising experience required (golf invitational and walk-a-thon experience desirable)
A proven track record in special events fundraising and experience with donor databases are musts
Ability to lead and motivate volunteers
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; desktop publishing, mail merges, email and web searches
Attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
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