Fundraising Events Director
- Employer
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Aug 13, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Direct Marketing, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Other Fundraising, Special Events, Programs, Community Outreach, Grant Making, Government Relations and Advocacy, Managing Volunteers, Other Programs, Program Administration and Management, Administrative, Office Administration, Other Administrative, Sales and Marketing
- Fields
- Advocacy, Community Development, Community Foundations, Other Fields, Research, Social Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Fundraising Events Director leads the development and execution of the peer-to-peer fundraising strategy, including WWP’s signature 5K series, live-streaming and gaming, and community fundraising events. Fundraising Events Director promotes fundraising projects, and provides oversight to the Fundraising Events team to meet overall department and organizational revenue goals.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop, promote, and execute the WWP peer-to-peer fundraising strategy.
- Provide leadership and management to the peer-to-peer fundraising team members including selecting, developing, and managing a highly functional team and ensuring high performance.
- Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate support and efforts from various WWP departments for all peer-to-peer fundraising events.
- Collaborate with internal teams to maximize fundraising events.
- Work directly with marketing and communications to help strengthen brand recognition and affinity.
- Represent WWP and speak to business audiences, organizations, corporate executives, and donors.
- Develop, manage, and approve budget and departmental expenses.
- Generate revenue and maximize return on investment from peer-to-peer fundraising events.
- Work closely with internal and external teams to align peer to peer fundraising event goals, objectives, and specific implementation plans that promote the organization’s mission and brand.
- Build volunteer support for peer-to-peer fundraising events.
- Stay apprised of trends within peer-to-peer fundraising and adapt to meet or stay ahead of trends.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals
- Strong leadership disposition. Engaging, driven, positive, disciplined, confident, inquisitive, courageous, and strategic.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze facts and integrate data in support of strategic growth and change.
- Strong presentation skills with ability to develop presentations and confidently present information individuals and groups.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of meeting and event planning principles, requirements, procedures, and available resources.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and tracking skills with superior attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel as needed in support of the mission and needs of the organization.
- Proven track record of success in building, leading, and managing a large internal team.
- Proven track record of success in building and maintaining strong external relationships and partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple outside vendors and committees.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful and effective relationships.
- Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and mentoring teams for results. Proven management skills that foster an open dialog with staff. Ability to remain flexible and work within a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate responsibility, and ensure deadlines are met. Effectively prioritize and manage multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated understanding of budget management.
- Demonstrated initiative to drive team and organizational performance goals, effectively troubleshoot and problem solve, identify innovative solutions, and facilitate continued growth.
- Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, be decisive, influence others, and influence change.
- Demonstrated understanding of Wounded Warrior Project and its mission, values, programs, and services, and the impact of these programs and services on wounded warriors and their families.
- High energy level, self-starter, and willing to take initiative.
- Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
- Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
- Seven years of experience with peer-to-peer fundraising events.
- Seven years of staff management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, or experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
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