Special Events/Projects Manager - Fund Development - Full-Time - Day - Lawrenceville, NJ

Capital Health (US)•Fishersville, VA

1d•$68,578 - $89,586

About The Position

The Special Events/Projects Manager coordinates and manages Capital Health’s annual fundraising special events and projects, volunteer support, and in-kind gifts. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the role engages current and potential donors to advance Capital Health’s programs and services, secures new donor support, broadens volunteer involvement, and increases in-kind support. The manager represents the Development Office and Capital Health, including making presentations and accepting gifts when designated. The position plans and coordinates fundraising campaigns and events, manages volunteers and in-kind gift initiatives, supports event committees, maintains donor and stewardship information, and assists with gift processing and donor research. It also manages event budgets, statistics, schedules, reports, and donor recognition. The role serves as a community ambassador and may work nights and weekends as needed for event and project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of related experience in development or a related field, including experience coordinating and managing development events.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Event and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, customer service, and time management skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies in a hospital, healthcare, or nonprofit setting.
Experienced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and use technology to gather, interpret, organize, and present data.
Integrity, discretion, and mature judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital, healthcare, and/or nonprofit environment.
Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge and relationship databases.
Experience using the internet for research.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate all aspects of Hope is in the Bag, an annual community-wide campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Assist with planning and coordinate Capital Health signature events, including the Dr. Abraham George Memorial Golf Tournament and the Chairman’s Reception, as well as other events and projects.
Develop and manage a program to identify, recruit, train, and work with volunteers supporting fundraising efforts.
Develop and manage an initiative to promote, manage, and account for in-kind gifts.
Assist special events and projects committees with planning, recruitment, assignments, solicitations, and follow-up.
Coordinate with the Database Specialist to maintain confidential donor and stewardship database information.
Assist with daily gift processing to ensure accurate and timely recording and appropriate acknowledgement.
Participate in prospect review meetings, conduct donor and prospect research as directed, and prepare related materials.
Prepare event timelines, committee reports and agendas, meeting arrangements, and correspondence.
Develop event budgets, monitor income and expenditures, and provide detailed written budget reports as requested.
Manage event statistics and prepare reports, charts, and tables as appropriate; maintain an updated events calendar and provide details as required.
Oversee donor recognition for special events, projects, volunteers, and in-kind donors.
Assist with entering information into Raiser’s Edge, including records, donor and prospect information, meeting and contact notes, and tracking reports.
Serve as a community ambassador and foster partnerships with local businesses and other groups interested in supporting Capital Health.
Perform other development tasks as assigned.
Work nights and weekends as needed for event and project execution.