Assistant Manager - Events

Sense International; Ahmedabad District, Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sense India is seeking a driven Events and Public Engagement lead to develop and run on-ground campaigns to engage the public, raise funds and boost brand visibility. You will work with the Head of Public Engagement to achieve fundraising targets and deliver exceptional service to supporters, partners and staff across Sense India.

You will design and implement an events strategy, manage logistics, and build partnerships with corporations, celebrities and educational institutions to support

Formación

• Graduation and above in any discipline. For example, MBA in marketing/customer relations.
• Experience in donor/customer relations management.
• Experience in developing a programme of research and development for opportunities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, lead on campaigns/events to engage the public, raise funds and build brand visibility for Sense India.
• Support in building fundraising targets with Head of Public Engagement and Sense India.
• Provide high level service and information to supporters, partners and staff.
• Develop and manage an events strategy aligned with fundraising objectives.
• Identify and build relationships with agencies, corporations, celebrities for Sense India and deafblindness.

Conocimientos

Donor relations

Customer relations

Event management

Fundraising

Public engagement

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

MBA in marketing / customer relations

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Purpose

• To develop and lead on both on-ground campaigns/ events to engage the public, raise funds and build brand visibility for Sense India.
• To work closely with the Head of Public Engagement and support in building and achieving the fundraising targets of Sense India.
• To provide the highest level of service and information to existing and prospective supporters, contacts, partners and Sense International India staff.
• Develop, implement and manage an events strategy which helps to fulfil Sense India s strategic and fundraising objectives.

Key Responsibilities

A. Events Communication

• Develop, test and execute creative models/ plans for improving Sense India s fundraising, including generating campaigns (events) to activate and engage with existing supporters and engage new ones through on the ground campaigns
• To create an event calendar and concept notes for events (to begin with by concentrating on the marathons in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Bangalore which caters to specific target audience - Individuals, High Net worth Individuals (HNIs), Corporations, General public, Students, etc and which also work towards effective brand-building for Sense International India and deafblindness.
• To develop event concepts for engaging the public, raise funds and brand visibility for Sense India across India, focusing on cities where we have our direct centres
• Managing the overall logistics of the planned events in coordination with the Public Engagement team and various other verticals, especially the communications team.
• Identifying agencies, corporations, celebrities who could be associated with Sense India and the cause of deafblindness. Engage with the media for pre- and post-event coverage. Liaising with the communications team to promote the event.
• Researching markets to identify opportunities for events where Sense India can become part of; or we can lend our brand and get sufficiently benefited through fundraising and publicity.
• Building a long-term relationship by preparing and submitting timely reports for fund utilization to the donors, sponsors, event organisers, etc
• Represent Sense India to corporate audiences and at corporate events, delivering pitches and presentations
• Continually research new business opportunities at specific target markets, making cold approaches to onboard Sense India as a charity partner.
• Devise and present innovative fundraising ideas of mutual benefit to a corporate and Sense India.
• Identify and map fundraising opportunities with educational institutions, clubs, stalls, malls and any other platforms that bring in visibility to the cause of deafblindness.
• Attend networking events to develop new relationships

General

• Be aware of and sensitive to the impact of gender, race, disability and prejudice on attitudes, professional relationships and professional judgment, and be willing to intervene and challenge where necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure respect for, observance of and adherence to Sense International (India) s confidentiality policy
• Contribute to the development of the role as the organisation develops
• Undertake tasks within the post-holder s skills and abilities as may be requested from time to time
• Open to flexible work schedules to ensure effective delivery of responsibilities.
• Any other work as agreed with the line manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Graduation and above in any discipline. For example, MBA in marketing/customer relations
• At least three years of experience in donor/ customer relations management
• Experience in developing a continuing programme of research and development that will identify new engagement opportunities and market competitors
• An understanding of managing events and engaging with companies and the general public.
• Proven experience in setting, monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure budgets
• Ability to multitask and support multiple verticals.
• Ability to be a self-starter and think proactively
• A highly motivated individual who can work well on their own initiative, as well as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills - able to interact with a wide variety of personnel to achieve positive outcomes and establish sustainable relationships partnerships
• IT self-sufficient - knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Work closely with the relevant staff across Sense India to ensure effective co-operation and collaboration
• Ability to plan and prioritize own workload and work without close supervision.

Desirable

• Experience/familiarity with Databases
• Knowledge of or empathy with the work for people with disabilities/ deafblindness

Note: This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Your job description may be subject to change.