Special Events & Marketing Manager

This position is responsible to plan, organize, implement and manage fundraising events and community partner activities to ensures the financial sustainability of the organization. Additionally, this position manages the external and marketing communications of the organization. Working in partnership with the Executive Director and members of the Board and staff, this position forms strategic partnerships with contributors, solicits sponsorships, and secures donations while strengthening relationships with individual, corporate and organizational donors.

Special Events

· Direct responsibility for special events and fundraising activities from start to finish, specifically taking primary lead on Celebration Dinner, Tot Trot and Swing for the Future. Additional events may be added from time to time.

· Develop and oversee budget and planning to expand fundraising and special events while maintaining vision and mission consistency.

· Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and sponsors to meet fundraising goals.

· Recruit, coordinate, support and motivate community partners.

· Increase participation, revenue, and awareness for TCC events.

· Track event donations and ensure timely acknowledgement process.

· Research, negotiate and contract with event vendors.

· With the support of marketing committee, develop promotional materials and digital/website copy.

· Plan and execute additional special events as opportunities arise, including Island Rec partnership and other community partners.

· Recruit high-level volunteers for fundraising activities.

· Cultivate, schedule and implement a minimum of one community partnership activity a month to raise friends and funds for The Children’s Center.

· Maintain positive and strong communications with committee chairs and committee members; provide accurate unbiased and complete information to members in timely manner.

· Staff liaison for all event committees. Coordinate meetings as requested.

Public Relations

· Create and coordinate all social media activities for the organization.

· Ensure website is current and updated regularly.

· Responsible to photograph school programs, events and classroom activities.

· Manage external communications, including, but not limited to, press releases, e-new letters and community events.

· Staff liaison for marketing committee of the Board.

Education/Child Care

· Provide classroom support as requested.

· Ensures the childcare environment is positive, loving and safe for all children.

· Always exemplifies conduct that promotes a positive impression of TCC, including in any on-line profile or communication.

· Maintain a system of communication and attitude of teamwork.

Essential Skills

· Proven organizational skills and demonstrated success in maintaining high levels of collaboration.

· Flexible and able to multi-task; can work in a fast-moving environment.

· Demonstrated time management skills necessary to accomplish multiple goals simultaneously.

· Demonstrated ability to secure high level sponsors, donations and in-kind services.

· Exceptional communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening.

· In-depth knowledge of best writing and messaging practices for business correspondence, public relations, marketing and social media.

· Great project management skills, including time management, goal setting, multitasking and prioritization.

· Good data analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

· Knowledge of local area, including ability to develop new donor contacts.

· Computer proficiency in software commonly used in nonprofit management including Microsoft office, Donor Perfect, and Square.

· Strong administrative and organizational skills.

· Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals, multitask, and prioritize.

Professional Requirements:

· Passion, Confidence & Creativity

· Ability to craft a motivational story

· Knowing what to ask for, from whom and when

· Honesty and humility

· Ability to understand each donor’s interest
and passion

· Belief in and ability to network Willingness to overcome challenges and setbacks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 2 years sales or event management experience required. Managerial experience preferred. Knowledge of basic MS office applications a must. Knowledge of Donor Perfect and Square a plus. Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.