Donor Engagement & Event Specialist - Full Time - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•San Diego, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Donor Engagement & Event Specialist specializes in a variety of fundraising and custom donor/member stewardship experiences, events and activities for SDZWA, both at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and at offsite and regional locations. This position reports to the Philanthropy Events and Donor Engagement Manager.

Requirements

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking an individual with demonstrated success in maneuvering and organizing complicated event logistics, with skills in collaboration and relationship building. The desired candidate has a keen attention to detail, is highly organized, and is a self-starter who takes initiative on projects and events. The selected candidate ideally keeps up on current fundraising and event trends and is inspired to be part of an organization that is committed to protecting wildlife worldwide.
At least four years’ experience in event planning and fundraising; experience with coordinating fundraising events; Raisers Edge, Reserve, Social Tables, Eventbrite, Zoom and Go To Webinar a plus; experience working with major donors, community groups, committees and volunteers.
Ability to take the lead on fundraising experiences and programs, work independently, and make decisions on your own required.
Ability to solicit donations and sponsorships required.
Ability to work well with donors, Board members and volunteers required.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) required.
Ability to work well with others in a diverse and dynamic environment.
Ability to effectively organize with attention to detail, learn new processes quickly, adapt easily to changes, handle a variety of technology/software platforms, and maintain a high level of accuracy required.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and databases (Windows, Word and Excel), Power Point, virtual software platforms required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality preferred.
Donation solicitation and coordination experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Cultivates and stewards SDZWA donors ($25K to multi-million level) through highly customized experiences and tour activities, resulting in elevated revenue impact to SDZWA.
Determines event sites and creates event staffing plans, and all related logistics, directs staff and volunteers at events.
Develops experience and event plans and coordinates logistics with other departments, outside vendors, and civic authorities/departments as needed, e.g. health department, ABC, SDPD, etc.
Solicits donations and sponsorships, providing significant funding for SDZWA.
Manages SDZWA donor ambassador groups, comprised of major donors and influential community members.
Contracts and negotiates with outside vendors for event services, negotiating best prices.