Job description
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Just a few of the Benefits enjoyed by PPIL employees:
- Company subsidized premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Mission focused work.
- 401k with employer matching.
- 100% company-paid Life Insurance.
- 100% company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Coverage.
- Robust Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional Development awards and opportunities.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Free Medical Services at PPIL.
- Pet Insurance.
All staff at Planned Parenthood of Illinois are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Planned Parenthood of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and reasonable accommodations will be provided based on religious beliefs and to those with disabilities.
Development Events Manager:
The Development Events Manager will lead the planning and execution of events at Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL). This Manager will establish the purpose, theme, and budget for events to meet departmental goals and partner with Development team members to develop donor strategies to expand and engage PPIL’s network of supporters. This position works under the supervision of the Director of Development.
Essential functions:
- Manage an annual Chicago-based spring fundraiser for PPIL.
- Manage an annual Chicago-based winter political fundraiser for Planned Parenthood Illinois Action (PPIA) and Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC.
- Manage an annual fall cultivation and stewardship event for donors of $1,000+.
- Work with PPIA Future of Choice Committee on their annual trivia fundraising event and other fundraising activities.
- Manage program to secure event sponsorships from individuals, corporations, and vendors.
- Work with the External Affairs team in creating event themes, appropriate and compelling marketing materials (save-the-date, invitations, website) and communications (social media, e-blasts, media), for events, as well as program and remarks.
- Coordinate and manage event materials production; including, but not limited to, mailing lists, RSVP lists, mailings, event acknowledgements, pre-event briefing for staff, and revenue and expense tracking.
- Oversee cultivation events throughout the state, including house parties, donor luncheons with senior leadership team/program staff, and health center openings/tours and secure speakers, if necessary.
- Manage peer-to-peer solicitation efforts in support of fundraising events.
- Support third-party fundraisers that benefit PPIL and PPIA.
- Provide on-site leadership at PPIL and PPIA-run events for all day-of logistics.
- Manage relationship with event logistics consulting firm, including venue selection, logistics, and vendor relationship management.
- Manage host committee and co-chair outreach and communications.
- Work with PPIL’s Volunteer Coordinator to secure and train day-of-event volunteers.
- Work with Database Manager to ensure timely event tracking and gift entry in the donor database.
- Manage event follow-up, including donor communications and a post-event debrief and evaluation.
- Secure auction and raffle items.
Other responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the Director of Development, develop and manage stewardship program to engage donors throughout the calendar year through events, mailings, and personal outreach.
- Serve on an EveryAction (email platform) leadership team comprised of affiliate and national team members, which includes attending monthly trainings, and collaborating with PPIL teams on EveryAction targeted emails and reports manager.
- Through these activities demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to PPIL core values of access, activism, care, confidentiality, diversity, excellence, integrity, respect, self-determination, and stewardship; practice these values in relations with internal and external customers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear and use the phone. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to key in data, handle, or feel and reach. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Supervisor: Director of Development.
Status: Full-time, exempt from the overtime provisions of the wage and salary administration policies.
Qualifications:
- Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
- Experience: A minimum of three years of fundraising experience with event planning experience.
- Professional qualities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A self-motivated team player who can energize and lead both staff and volunteers. Dedication, flexibility, attention to detail and creativity a must. Familiarity with fundraising software (Salesforce experience strongly preferred) and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule including evening and weekend hours and limited state-wide travel. Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license. All candidates must have a commitment to operating goals of Planned Parenthood and possess the ability to contribute to the overall goals of the development department and organization.
Planned Parenthood works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff based on factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, marital status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.
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