Corporate Giving & Events Manager

TeenWorks; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TeenWorks in Fort Wayne and Muncie is seeking a Corporate Giving & Events Manager to grow corporate partnerships and generate revenue. You will build strong donor relationships, plan and lead events, and coordinate volunteers and sponsors across the two cities.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, 1–2 years nonprofit experience, and strong tech skills with Teams, Canva, GiveSmart, and Salesforce. You will similarly collaborate with staff to advance TeenWorks’ mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Some non-profit experience is a plus but not required (1-2 years).
• Strong computer and technology skills with Microsoft Teams, Canva, GiveSmart, and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Manage a strong portfolio of Fort Wayne and Muncie corporate donors; meet and exceed annual corporate fundraising goals for those cities.
• Meet and communicate with donors regularly.
• Research and develop new corporate and third-party relationships in Fort Wayne and Muncie.
• Engage and manage corporate and individual volunteers for Fort Wayne and Muncie.
• Organize volunteers and corporate partners for Interview Day, Hiring Day, Career Day, and Mock Interview Day, among other events.
• Assist with event planning, specifically for the Futures Breakfast, with logistics, sponsorships, and gift tracking; act as primary lead for sponsorship in Fort Wayne and Muncie.
• Serve as staff leader for one event per calendar year in each city.
• Complete data management as it relates to your portfolio
• Work cooperatively as a dedicated member of the development team to meet the overall fundraising annual goal

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Canva

GiveSmart

Salesforce

Job description

Position Summary

The purpose of the Corporate Giving & Events Manager is to maintain and grow current

corporate partnerships across Fort Wayne and Muncie and gain revenue for TeenWorks through

these relationships. This position reports to the Vice President of Development and

Communications and is an integral part of the Development Team. This position will also

collaborate with other staff members on activities designed to enhance and support the overall

mission of TeenWorks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a strong portfolio of Fort Wayne and Muncie corporate donors; meet and exceed annual corporate fundraising goals for those cities.
• Meet and communicate with donors regularly.
• Research and develop new corporate and third-party relationships in Fort Wayne and Muncie.
• Engage and manage corporate and individual volunteers for Fort Wayne and Muncie.
• Organize volunteers and corporate partners for Interview Day, Hiring Day, Career Day, and Mock Interview Day, among other events.
• Assist with event planning, specifically for the Futures Breakfast, with logistics, sponsorships, and gift tracking; act as primary lead for sponsorship in Fort Wayne and Muncie.
• Serve as staff leader for one event per calendar year in each city.
• Complete data management as it relates to your portfolio
• Work cooperatively as a dedicated member of the development team to meet the overall fundraising annual goal

Success Indicators

• Highly motivated to meet and exceed fundraising goals
• Exceptional relationship-building and stewardship skills
• Able to build long-term, valuable relationships with donors and volunteers; understand the donor pipeline and strong stewardship practices
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Skilled communicator with both donors and colleagues; clearly communicates the mission and vision of the organization
• Exceptional at time management skills
• Able to multi-task and successfully execute complex events and projects
• Takes initiative with all tasks and exhibits strong leadership skills
• Acts professional in all settings
• Ability to problem solve independently to create solutions and move tasks forward
• Willing to be creative and “think outside the box”
• Comfortable in settings where networking is required
• Works well with colleagues across departments; strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about the mission of TeenWorks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Some non-profit experience is a plus but not required (1-2 years)
• Strong computer and technology skills, with experience in Microsoft Teams, Canva, GiveSmart, and Salesforce a plus
• Entrepreneurial spiri