Hartford Bishop’s Foundation – Bloomfield, CT
The Hartford Bishop’s Foundation/Archdiocese of Hartford has an opening for a Special Events and Donor Relations Manager. This is a full-time role, eligible for paid time off and benefits with an on-site work location at the Pastoral Center in Bloomfield.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Collaborates with colleagues to establish goals/objectives for events
- Coordinates & manages all assigned event details, to include: speakers and meeting location to arranging for printed materials and audio-visual equipment, and other associated details
- Develop stewardship policies, procedures, and strategies
- Provides oversight for stewardship/donor relations programming and activities
- Create and distribute a variety of reports/documents related to annual stewardship and contributions
- Build relationships with internal and external partners to initiate opportunities interactions with donors to demonstrate gift impact
- Work with other Managers to develop, coordinate, and monitor strategic plans for thanking and acknowledging contributions made
- Work with volunteers and community professionals, to help create, manage and monitor the donor relations program
- Collaborate with the development team to electronically document all contacts with donors, prospective donors, and event attendees
- Work with leadership and volunteers to develop, coordinate, market, communicate, and monitor all special events
- Work with leadership to create, coordinate, and monitor annual budgets for all special events
Qualified candidates should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field
- Three years of special events experience
- Previous experience working in a fundraising environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of fundraising software (currently using Raiser’s Edge)
- Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- An appreciation for the culture and philosophy of the Roman Catholic Church
To apply: submit a letter of interest and resume to the Archdiocese Human Resources Team at: hr@aohct.org.