Community Fundraising Specialist

Wounded Warrior Project•Tampa, FL

1d•$60,211 - $89,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Community Fundraising Specialist works with community fundraisers across the country in their efforts to fundraise in support of WWP. The Community Fundraising Specialist collaborates with community members, volunteers, internal teammates, and vendors and provides advice and resources to ensure these community events are successful and generate revenue in support of WWP programs and services. The Community Fundraising Specialist directly supports designated events on behalf of WWP.

Requirements

Working knowledge of event management from idea creation to full execution.
Demonstrated ability to manage events of varying complexity.
Demonstrated understanding social media e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn
Demonstrated understanding of e-fundraising, e-g., email fundraising, campaigns, event space.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with external supporters.
Computer proficiency and technical skills with Microsoft Office products, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Experienced with proprietary and fundraising software and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases.
Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
High energy level.
Self-starter; willing to take initiative.
Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
Three years of experience in fundraising, recruitment, marketing, or sales.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience managing fundraising events.
Two years of experience working in nonprofit event fundraising.
One year of experience working with email fundraising.
Experience working with fundraising software/CRM.

Responsibilities

Identify key community fundraising segments and work with leadership and teammates to develop strategies to maximize fundraising in these segments, e.g., golf tournaments, athletic events, gaming, youth events and others as identified.
Assist new and existing supporters with their fundraising events.
Research, identify, and prospect new community events and channels to cultivate relationships and increase participation and revenue.
Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships team to identify, cultivate, and steward event channel sponsors.
Serve as a liaison with several internal WWP departments (communications, social, marketing, etc.) to ensure events are marketed and resourced appropriately.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to meet event-related strategic objectives.
Travel to specific events as needed and provide onsite presence and resources as appropriate.
Work with regional teammates to assist in supporting local community fundraisers.
Measure key areas of support including demographics and geography by event type.
Analyze community fundraising events’ results, and track and report against approved budget.
Evaluate events’ success, and the potential for future activities for the various event types and markets.
Prepare appropriate reports for management.
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, consultants, and other outside resources to ensure availability of quality resources for ongoing events’ activities.
Maintain appropriate tracking system to ensure ongoing communication with community fundraisers.
Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
Competitive pay and performance incentives
A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment
Medical/Prescription drug
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)-retirement plan
A competitive PTO package
Sick Leave
Family Care Leave
Paid Holidays
Birthday Holiday
Education Assistance
Teammate Wellness Program
Bereavement Leave