Annual Giving & Special Events Officer

Valley Youth House; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Health Savings / FSA

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Valley Youth House in Bethlehem, PA, seeks a full-time Annual Giving & Special Events Officer to lead fundraising initiatives, cultivate donors, and oversee marquee events, including a major golf & pickleball tournament. You will collaborate with the Advancement Department to secure sponsorships and donations and coordinate event logistics.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of fundraising experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and availability for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of professional fundraising experience required.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours; fixed office hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute annual golf & pickleball tournament and Setting the Stage event to meet fundraising goals.
• Plan and manage third party fundraisers and donor engagement; coordinate sponsorships and donations.
• Support DonorPerfect database growth and ensure accurate recording of pledges and gifts.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: FT Annual Giving & Special Events Officer

Salary: ($57k - $67k)

Location: Bethlehem

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions of the Annual Giving & Special Events Officer

Annual Giving and Special Events Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Director, ensure successful execution of annual John E. Walson, Jr. Memorial Golf & Pickleball Tournament and Setting the Stage event, achieving key fundraising goals and objectives. Research, cultivate and solicit new and existing donors in collaboration with the Advancement Department to support special events by securing sponsorships and donations and attending committee meetings. Manage special event logistics (raffles, silent auctions, catering, signage, programs, presentations, ticketing/nametags).
• Plans, implements, tracks, monitors, and manages Third Party Fundraisers, gift-inkind donations, Teddy Bear Toss, Amazon Wish Lists, and volunteer activities ($300,000+ net annually.) Work with the Marketing & Communications team to design, implement and monitor effective strategies to drive revenue with a focus on increasing monthly and annual giving. Create and nurture relationships with businesses, organizations, colleges/universities, and K-12 schools to encourage philanthropic support of the agency.
• Support DonorPerfect database growth and manage the integrity of the database by ensuring that 100% of activity is accurately recorded. Ensure accuracy of all pledges and gifts and proper receipt of all sponsorships prior to close of campaigns.
• Manage Agency wide Volunteer Impact Day(s).
• Manage logistics for regional annual events for Champions for Youth ($1,000+ annual donors) and Innovators Society ($5,000+ annual donors.).

Minimal Qualifications for the Annual Giving & Special Events Officer:

• A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of professional fundraising experience is required. Role requires occasional evening and weekend hours, and fixed office hours.
• This position requires maturity, creativity, organization, motivation, independence of judgement, and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• A professional who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority both inside and outside of VYH. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines and have the ability to take initiative and interact with leadership in the community.
• The candidate must be an individual who has never been convicted of child abuse offenses.
• The candidate's age, race, sex, sexual orientation or state of disability will not be considered when hiring for this position.

Physical Requirements of the Annual Giving & Special Events Officer:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk, working on a computer.
• Ability to navigate stairs.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 35 lbs.
• This position requires travel up to 35% of the time to different offices and Advancement related special events.
• This position requires travel up to 35% of the time to different offices and Advancement related special events.

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.**