Fundraising & Engagement Lead (Events & Gear)

Mars; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Mars University learning & development

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Fundraising Engagement Manager via the PEDIGREE Foundation to lead new fundraising events, retail gear initiatives, and donor campaigns aimed at increasing grants funding and dog welfare.

You will manage gear design, in-office and online stores, pop-ups, and a volunteer ambassador network, reporting to the Executive Director while driving engagement among Mars associates and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communication or non-profit fundraising
• 5+ years of experience working for non-profit
• Experience with fundraising in a non-profit space
• Previous experience in managing events
• Be able to support flexible working hours/days
• Internal and external stakeholder management
• Strong organizational skills and agility
• Strong communication skills
• Project management experience
• A passion for pets/animal welfare

Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising strategy with the Executive Director and execute programs to support the goal of raising by 2030 additional funds for the Foundation’s grant programs.
• Develop a strategy for retail sales and execute tactics to support decisions of the Pedigree Foundation Board and Fundraising Committee
• Manage and execute Annual VIP Reception, Golf Tournament, Songwriters fundraising events
• Manage with Internal and external team collaborative events that drive engagement for Associates and raises awareness for donors.
• Develop and manage Internal Donor Campaign for Pet Tag Wall
• Work with Mars stakeholders and strategic business communication team to drive Associate Payroll Deduction participation
• Drive general event planning and coordination with Culture Counsel to include the Foundation in MARS internal activities.
• Design, create, and select merchandise and apparel.
• Oversee merchandise production, sales, and brand standards.
• Function as the Pedigree Foundation contact for vendors and coordinate with vendors to expand DOGS RULE gear sales.
• Organize and manage all retail sales events and inventory tracking
• Expand merchandise line to other sites and create pop-up stores.
• Manage online sales through the DogS RULE gear webstore.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Event management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communication or non-profit fundraising

Tools

Retail management systems

POS systems

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Fundraising Engagement Manager via the PEDIGREE Foundation to lead new fundraising events, retail gear initiatives, and donor campaigns aimed at increasing grants funding and dog welfare.

You will manage gear design, in-office and online stores, pop-ups, and a volunteer ambassador network, reporting to the Executive Director while driving engagement among Mars associates and the public.