Annual Giving & Special Events Officer

Valley Youth House•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Valley Youth House is seeking an Annual Giving & Special Events Officer to support fundraising and donor engagement. The role works in collaboration with the Senior Director, Advancement Department, and Marketing & Communications team to execute annual events and campaigns, cultivate philanthropic support, manage fundraising logistics, and maintain accurate donor records. The position has fixed office hours and requires occasional evening and weekend work, as well as travel up to 35% of the time to different offices and Advancement-related events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
3–5 years of professional fundraising experience.
Maturity, creativity, organization, motivation, and independent judgment.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, take initiative, and interact with community leadership.
Must never have been convicted of child abuse offenses.
Ability to talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods at a desk while working on a computer; navigate stairs; and occasionally lift office products and supplies weighing up to 35 lbs.
Ability to travel up to 35% of the time to different offices and Advancement-related events.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Senior Director, ensure successful execution of the annual Golf Tournament and Setting the Stage event and achieve fundraising goals and objectives.
Research, cultivate, and solicit new and existing donors in collaboration with the Advancement Department; secure event sponsorships and donations and attend committee meetings.
Manage special event logistics, including raffles, silent auctions, catering, signage, programs, presentations, ticketing, and nametags.
Ensure annual Funding Futures and Holiday Gift Drive fundraising campaigns achieve $125,000 or more net annually.
Work with the Marketing & Communications team to design, implement, and monitor strategies to drive revenue, with a focus on increasing monthly and annual giving.
Plan, implement, track, monitor, and manage Third Party Fundraisers, in-kind donations, Amazon Wish Lists, and volunteer activities, achieving $300,000 or more net annually.
Build and nurture relationships with businesses, organizations, colleges and universities, and K-12 schools to encourage philanthropic support.
Manage logistics for regional annual events for Champions for Youth and Innovators Society.
Support growth of the DonorPerfect database and maintain its integrity by ensuring all activity is accurately recorded.
Ensure pledges and gifts are accurate and sponsorships are properly received before campaigns close.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including prescription benefits.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax Health Care and Dependent Care spending accounts.
Health and wellness programs.
Referral program with rewards.
Tuition reimbursement or assistance.
If eligible, medical, vision, and prescription benefits after the first month of hire.
If eligible, vacation, sick, and personal time off.
Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training.
Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.
Extensive orientation program.