Special Events and Volunteer Manager

Company: Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
Location: Bolingbrook
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Description: Position Summary: The Special Events and Volunteer Manager will have the ability to run successful and sustainable annual fundraising campaigns that will provide funding for Turning Pointe Autism Foundation as well as recruit and retain talented volunteers and supporters of the mission. Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and manage the event calendar for TPAF including signature/legacy events and cultivate opportunities for new events
• Manage events logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support, pre- and post- event evaluations
• Identify potential attendees, sponsors and event underwriters
• Collaborate with the Development Team to maximize on event and volunteer opportunities
• Build relationships for events with vendors, community partners and volunteers
• Secure venues, create themes and work with sponsors and community members to execute high-quality events
• Assist in coordination of donor recognition and retention
• Manage and monitor event timeline and ensure deadlines are meet
• Calculate budget for events and adhere to budget
• Assist in promotion of events in the community and on social media
• Assist in the input and management of the donor and prospective donor database
• Build positive relationships with volunteers, donors and vendors to increase connections for TPAF mission
• Assist in the creation of the donor recognition programs
• Perform other work and responsibilities as assignedRequirements: Experience & Skills:
  • Previous experience in coordinating events and fundraising
  • Understanding of non-profit organizations Physical Demands:
    • May include lifting and supporting up to 50 pounds
    • May be required to bend, stoop, and kneel
    • Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
    • Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time
    • Moderate to high stress levels
    • Daily contact with students, teachers, and school staff
    • Regular contact with parents, community members and outside agency personnel
    • May be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behaviorPM21
      
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