Fundraising Specialist- Inspire Joy in Childhood Foundation

Inspire•Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Fundraising Specialist is an integral member of the Joy in Childhood Foundation team. The Fundraising Specialist will report into and support the Fundraising Manager with a goal of growing current revenue generating activities. With a primary focus on relationship management and special events, the Fundraising Specialist will play a key role in increasing the Foundation’s fundraising capabilities for continued and sustainable growth. The Fundraising Specialist will lead and support regional fundraising events across the country for Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins. This role will work with event volunteer leads and regional chapter co-chairs to successfully implement major events, which range in size and scope.

Requirements

Minimum- 4 yr Degree Event management, communications, marketing, public relations, business or related field experience required
Minimum: 5+ yrs experience
Significant experience in the areas of fundraising, events management, and relationship management.
Proven track record of successfully managing and implementing major events.
Proven volunteer leadership and management skills.
Strong organizational skills; project management experience preferred.
A self-starter with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and remain focused within a rigorous, fast-paced and quickly changing environment.
Ability to work independently and on a highly collaborative team.
Exemplary interpersonal, listening, and facilitation skills.
Experience in Salesforce or similar donor CRM; experience in Asana, Monday or other project management software a plus.
Preference to work out of our Canton, MA headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Relevant nonprofit and/or community relations experience preferred.
Fundraising experience required

Responsibilities

Support and implement Events with oversight from the Fundraising Manager.
Work with national Board of Directors, franchisees, and Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins brand employees to develop and execute regional fundraising programs, with an emphasis on fundraising special events:
Developing financial budgets and goals for regional events as assigned, ensuring that all events stay within expense ratios as defined by the Board of Directors
Managing volunteer event committees; tracking clear roles and responsibilities and ensuring deadlines and goals are reached
Developing and working with volunteer event committee to execute project plans for each event
Creating event sponsorship levels and managing implementation of benefits
Developing and helping to execute fundraising functions at events including auctions and mission-based giving
Managing contracts and negotiations with event vendors
Support event-related accounting functions, including reconciling event budgets and ensuring assigned events are closed and funds are received in a timely manner
Working with Communications Manager to create and increase awareness of and drive participation in events within our franchisee and partner community
Working with Communications Manager to ensure mission and branding guidelines are adhered to for all event communications and publicity
Collaborate with Communications Manager and Grants Specialist to create mission content to bring awareness to Foundation and create giving call to action for event day
Ensure all funding and reporting deadlines are met including managing agreements and cultivation and stewardship systems and processes
Create event sponsorship levels and engage the Board, franchisees, and brand staff in identifying, cultivating and soliciting corporate and individual donors
Create presentations and pitch materials, scheduling meetings and conducting follow up
In partnership with JICF team, support the Foundation’s overall stewardship plan, including annual donor stewardship and outreach activities
Implement personalized stewardship and solicitation activities in a timely manner
Track outreach activity (personal meetings, stewardship activities, etc.) in CRM
Create materials to be presented to national Board of Directors
Participate in and support quarterly national board meetings, including two-day annual meeting