The Fundraising Specialist is an integral member of the Joy in Childhood Foundation team. The Fundraising Specialist will report into and support the Fundraising Manager with a goal of growing current revenue generating activities. With a primary focus on relationship management and special events, the Fundraising Specialist will play a key role in increasing the Foundation’s fundraising capabilities for continued and sustainable growth.
The Fundraising Specialist will lead and support regional fundraising events across the country for Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins. This role will work with event volunteer leads and regional chapter co-chairs to successfully implement major events, which range in size and scope.
Salary: $ 68,493 - $114,155 per year
The salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual placement within this range will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, and location
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and implement Events with oversight from the Fundraising Manager. Work with national Board of Directors, franchisees, and Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins brand employees to develop and execute regional fundraising programs, with an emphasis on fundraising special events:
Developing financial budgets and goals for regional events as assigned, ensuring that all events stay within expense ratios as defined by the Board of Directors
Managing volunteer event committees; tracking clear roles and responsibilities and ensuring deadlines and goals are reached
Developing and working with volunteer event committee to execute project plans for each event
Creating event sponsorship levels and managing implementation of benefits
Developing and helping to execute fundraising functions at events including auctions and mission-based giving
Managing contracts and negotiations with event vendors
In partnership with JICF team, support the Foundation’s overall stewardship plan, including annual donor stewardship and outreach activities
Implement personalized stewardship and solicitation activities in a timely manner
Track outreach activity (personal meetings, stewardship activities, etc.) in CRM
Create materials to be presented to national Board of Directors
Participate in and support quarterly national board meetings, including two-day annual meeting
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum- 4 yr Degree
Event management, communications, marketing, public relations, business or related field experience required
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Minimum: 5+ yrs experience
Relevant nonprofit and/or community relations experience preferred.
Fundraising experience required
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES
Significant experience in the areas of fundraising, events management, and relationship management.
Proven track record of successfully managing and implementing major events.
Proven volunteer leadership and management skills.
Strong organizational skills; project management experience preferred.
A self-starter with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and remain focused within a rigorous, fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
Ability to work independently and on a highly collaborative team.
Exemplary interpersonal, listening, and facilitation skills.
Experience in Salesforce or similar donor CRM; experience in Asana, Monday or other project management software a plus.
Preference to work out of our Canton, MA headquarters.