Corporate and Community Giving Manager

Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Connecticut • Trumbull, CT

289d • $65,000

About The Position

The Corporate and Community Giving Manager is responsible for providing strategic, operational and event support for corporate, community, and collegiate fundraising events and campaigns. This person will be a full-time member of the team and will offer support, goal setting, and stewardship, and solicit new opportunities to help support a dynamic and fast-paced development program.

Requirements

• Must believe in the mission and vision of Make-A-Wish.
• Possess an energetic, outgoing personality with a sense of humor.
• Be well organized, self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Have a collaborative work ethic with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Possess high levels of integrity, trustworthiness, flexibility, and compassion.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and work in a deadline driven environment.
• Flexibility to work outside standard work hours.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Salesforce a plus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Corporate and Community Giving in growing local and national corporate partnerships and campaigns.
• Oversee and support community events and fundraisers through forecasting, recruitment, goal setting, and stewardship.
• Manage and grow the chapter's collegiate fundraising programs and Wishmakers on Campus program.
• Represent the chapter at community events and corporate activations across the state.
• Adhere to all Make-A-Wish America performance standards and Make-A-Wish Connecticut internal controls, policies, and procedures, including the Salesforce database.
• Foster a culture of cooperation and collaboration among the various departments of the chapter.
• Maintain transparent reporting, information and records that are commensurate with a first-class organization.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal growth and development of self and team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• On-site amenities include a half-court basketball court, putting green, walking track, interactive games, unlimited ice cream, decks overlooking the ponds, and regular opportunities to experience a wish firsthand.
• Salary range: Up to $65,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations