Development Manager, Leadership Events
Company: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and
resources to drive research for a cure and to address the
challenges of everyone affected by MS. To fulfill this mission, the
Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through
advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS
organizations around the world, and provides programs and services
designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives
forward. We partner with volunteers to accomplish our work. Staff
members engage volunteers through effective and timely
communications, facilitating meaningful opportunities, and
continually seeking and providing feedback for reciprocal growth
and learning.
The Manager, Leadership Events is responsible for ensuring the
assigned revenue portfolio reaches budgeted revenue for assigned
events, which may include luncheons, dinners, galas, or other
special events as assigned. The Manager will work closely with
volunteer leadership and support both the retention and acquisition
of donors and corporate supporters. This position will support
other leadership events in market or across the team, as needed to
drive forward strong revenue outcomes and event experiences.
The Manager, Leadership Events will have the optional ability to
work from home, and must be based in Houston or Dallas, TX or
surrounding area to lead events in assigned portfolio.
Essential Function/Responsibility
Generates $500k+ in Leadership Events revenue while providing
leadership, accountability and direction with high level
volunteers, donors and sponsors throughout the assigned event
revenue portfolio (80%)
* Develop campaign plans, fundraising goals and objectives that
support Society strategies; manage the implementation of
fundraising plans ensuring that adequate resources are provided to
successfully accomplish goals and objectives. * Lead the
acquisition of new donors and corporate supporters, along with
drive retention strategies to ensure campaign achievement.* Provide
guidance and leadership to a volunteer fundraising committee,
partnering closely with Event Chairs for each event. * Manage the
budget for assigned Leadership Events ensuring that revenue and
expenses are effectively managed and adjusted throughout the fiscal
year as indicated or needed; provide progress reports and
revenue/expense projections to the Sr. Director, Leadership Events.
* Utilize fundraising reports, market research, industry and
competitive data to analyze and develop future direction to
increase fundraising. * Ensure high-end customer service for the
Society's contributors with timely acknowledgments and year-round
stewardship. * Ensure high-end customer service for the Society's
contributors with timely acknowledgments and year-round
stewardship. * Engage with staff and volunteers to keep local
strategies and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities
and to develop personal and team strengths and leverage continuous
learning opportunities. * Collaborate with other development staff
members, including the Individual/Major Giving teams to ensure a
unified approach to major donors who are also event participants or
corporate sponsors.* In collaboration with the market leadership
team, individual giving/major gift team, corporate team, assign and
cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors and vendors.* Enter
donor records and facilitate donor recognition.* Other duties may
be assigned as needed to support event operations
Creates a memorable event experience for attendees while adhering
to Society policies throughout the assigned event portfolio
(10%)
* Monitor, adhere to, and update event timelines for all events;
adhere to deadlines and communicate progress, identifying potential
roadblocks or challenges* Reserve and secure venues, permits and
insurance for assigned events by predetermined deadlines,
establishing, and maintaining positive relationships with venue and
vendors; identify and recommend new venues as necessary.*
Procurement of auction items and other in-kind donations to support
events.* Schedule and facilitate event meetings with appropriate
staff (pre, post, on-event)* Determine and communicate event staff
assignments in conjunction with development team partners *
Implement proper mechanisms are in place to appropriately receive
and account for donations and expenses.* Follow event procurement
process including purchase orders and contracts, payment
processing, ensuring accurate record keeping and follow finance
policies and procedures* Track expenses and adhere to approved
budgets for all events; maintain a focus on cost saving measures *
Complete all post-event financials (final invoice payments, etc.),
thank you communications to vendors/partners, tracking
supply/product usage and noting opportunities for following
year
Facilitates Volunteer Engagement for fundraising and event
experience in the assigned event revenue portfolio (10%)
Keywords: National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Carrollton , Development Manager, Leadership Events, Executive , Carrollton, Texas
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