Job Details
At Housing Families, we are working to achieve housing equity and wellbeing for all. We partner with communities, families, and individuals to ensure housing stability by offering tailored services including temporary and permanent housing, food assistance, counseling and therapy, legal services, and youth programs.With Housing Families continued growth, we now offer services in Malden, Everett, Revere, Chelsea, and Medford, where, since our inception in 1986, we ve strengthened housing security for over 2,400 families and individuals.We are looking for those who share in this vision and for skilled, compassionate individuals who share in our agency values of Respect, Caring, Integrity, Growth, and Team Work:Respect We treat people with dignity.Caring We show compassion and act thoughtfully.Integrity We adhere to high standards.Growth We foster innovation and continuous development.Team Work We collaborate and celebrate.Role Purpose & Responsibilities
Purpose
The primary role of the Events/Drives & Volunteer Manager is to manage Housing Families event program. They serve a lead role in executing the comprehensive events program, as well as strategies to increase event fundraising revenue and corporate and volunteer engagement.They manage our volunteer program and identify new areas to engage volunteers and relieve programmatic needs. The Events/Drives & Volunteer Manager is also responsible for supervising our in-kind donation drives.Responsibilities
Plan and execute fundraising events and donor engagement/appreciation events. Secure event sponsors, in-kind donations, etc. Lead all aspects of logistical planning, strategy, and marketing for the event.
This includes our two feature events: the Annual 5K and the Legislative Breakfast.
Collaborate with the Director of External Relations, as well as the Development team & Development Committee, on event sponsor strategyPartner with Director, Grants & Contracts to ensure no overlapping strategies on corporate donors for event and grant funders.Tracking on key performance indicators (KPIs) for events, such as attendees and total raisedResearch prospective sponsors and record information. Maintain all relevant data in Raiser s Edge databaseAttend community events and networking opportunitiesCollaborate Development Associate on in-kind drives and events.
This includes the Annual Holiday Drive, Backpack Drive, and Client Appreciation Event.
Employ strategic and creative skills to deepen our volunteer program and connect program needs with opportunities for volunteers to give back
Coordinate volunteer projects, with a focus on engaging corporate donor teams
Support Board engagement through event participation and volunteer projectsStay up to date on best practices within the fundraising world to implement as needed.Use the Principles of Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) and ethical storytelling in all aspects of job description to root our fundraising in racial and economic justiceWe believe that to be successful in this position, it is crucial that the candidate can honestly assess their strengths and determine that they include:Ability to communicate to various audiencesExcellent writing, organizational and public speaking skillsStrong and mature interpersonal skills at all levels internally & externallyStrong project management and organizational skillsQualifications/Requirements
Qualifications
Must have extensive event management and event fundraising experience1-2 years of experience managing volunteersProven record of increasing event fundraising participation growthEligibility Requirements
Strong attention to detailAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlinesCreative and collaborativeEligibility Requirements
Ability to form strong interpersonal relationships with people from diverse backgroundsMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesMust be 18 years or olderMust be fluent in EnglishMust have access to reliable transportationMust be able to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background checkPhysical RequirementsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Must be able to lift to 30 pounds at a time walking up and down flights of stairsMust be able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk while working on a computerApplications/Compensation
Compensation/Hours:
$60,000-$68,000 salary exempt, FT generally M-F 9a-5p; with flexibility for meetings and events outside of those hours.Benefits: Eligible for full benefits including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Tuition ReimbursementPlease send a cover letter and resume to: ...@housingfamilies.orgPlease include Events/Drives and Volunteer Manager in the subject line.
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