Wounded Warrior Project®
non-profit
CommunityFundraisingSpecialist
“Community Fundraising Specialist at Wounded Warrior Project®. Skills: Fundraising, Event management, Community fundraising. Identify key community fundraising segments. Develop strategies to maximize fundraising”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure these community events are successful; Generate revenue in support of WWP programs and services; Maximize fundraising in these segments; Increase participation and revenue; Meet event-related strategic objectives; Track and report against approved budget; Evaluate events’ success; Ensure availability of quality resources for ongoing events’ activities
Industry & Context.
May require lifting/carrying items up to 20 pounds, Up to 25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Three years of experience in fundraising, recruitment, marketing, or sales., Bachelor’s degree in business administration, event management, marketing, or related field. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Nice to Have
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.
What You'll Do.
Identify key community fundraising segments
Develop strategies to maximize fundraising
Assist new and existing supporters
and prospect new community events
Collaborate with Corporate Partnerships team
Serve as a liaison with internal WWP departments
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Travel to specific events
Provide onsite presence and resources
Work with regional teammates
Assist in supporting local community fundraisers
Measure key areas of support
Analyze community fundraising events’ results
Track and report against approved budget
Evaluate events’ success
Prepare appropriate reports for management
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors
Maintain appropriate tracking system
Attend and actively participate in required training
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates with community members, volunteers, internal teammates, and vendors; Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships team; Serve as a liaison with several internal WWP departments; Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders; Work with regional teammates
Communication Scope
written and verbal presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Manage events of varying complexity
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