Summary
Description
Job Summary and Purpose
At Tennyson Center for Children, our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful, finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious, always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable, building trust through reliability; Authentic, celebrating uniqueness and creating safe, inclusive spaces; and Compassionate, deeply caring for our teammates, our clients, and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado!
The Events Manager at Tennyson Center for Children will play a critical role in the creation, planning and execution of all of Tennyson’s fundraising events, as well as supporting various fundraising and marketing campaigns. This position reports directly to the Director of Philanthropy and works closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications.
Essential Job Functions
- Create, plan, execute and evaluate at least four major fundraising events for maximum ROI.
- Solicit, secure and steward event sponsorships by identifying prospects, conducting outreach, and ensuring timely fulfillment of all sponsor benefits.
- Manage event sponsorship outreach, tracking, and fulfillment, and maintain accurate records of attendees, affiliations and participation for all fundraising events.
- Identify and execute opportunities to increase attendance, revenue, sponsorships and overall visibility of all Tennyson events.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies for all events including donor engagement plans, giving appeals, and onsite giving opportunities.
- Coordinate post-event follow-up with donors, including thank-you communications, impact summaries and future engagement opportunities.
- Work closely with Director of Marketing & Communications to create successful peer to peer fundraising campaigns, including those for Colorado Gives Day and cultivation events.
- Collaborate with the Community Engagement Coordinator and the Director of Marketing and Communications to plan and promote community events.
- Assist with large projects and internal and external communications, as needed by team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
· Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
· Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time during special events.
· Required to move and inventory a large amount of In-Kind donations.
Working Conditions
· Team atmosphere
· 80-100% on-site work is required.
· Able to work some evening/weekend events as needed
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree
· 3-5+ years of fundraising event experience
· Knowledge of or proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, Raiser’s Edge and other CRM software.
· Valid CO driver licensure
· All positions require criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEOC
Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.
Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age,
national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. If
you have any questions, please email our team at HRServices@Tennysoncenter.org. We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.
Benefits
Benefits
For employees working 30 or more hours:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options (United Healthcare, Guardian for Dental, Vision-VSP- and Voluntary options)
- Health Savings Account & FSA Options
- Mental Health Days, in addition to PTO
- Generous PTO + 13 paid holidays
- Retirement Plan with the Pension Fund: Tennyson will match up to 4% of annual salary.
- Voluntary Benefits through Guardian: Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity
- Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D with options to purchase additional coverage
- Company paid Short Term Disability with options to purchase additional coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Professional Development Assistance
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
