Friends of the Orphans
REGIONAL MANAGER, SPECIAL EVENTS
Who We Are: Friends of the Orphans is dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children through the support of the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) network of orphanages in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Who You Are: You are an energetic, organized individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. You have the ability to engage people in an organization’s mission and organize communities of people who care to take action to aid children in need. You have a combination of the following skills and experience: organizing and working with volunteer committees, fundraising, event planning and execution, nonprofit program development, flexibility, an understanding of child poverty in Latin America, ability to take initiative and work independently while working within a team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children this is the opportunity for you!
What You Will Do: You will manage the region’s special events to build, maintain, recruit, and cultivate life long donors. You will cultivate and empower donors to get involved while connecting them to the organization’s mission and working to increase their level of support.
See our website www.friendsoftheorphans.org for additional information.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position serves as the Special Events lead in the Southwest Region. She/he leads the region’s efforts in raising vital funds, cultivating and recruiting donors all for NPH through special event fundraisers. This position reports to the National Manager of Special Events
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• In all meetings with volunteers and at all events, ensure that the mission, programs, and products of Friends of the Orphans and NPH are the primary focus of the meeting/event.
• Works with volunteer general co-chairs to head all fundraising, cultivation and enrichment events per year. Act as lead for all events and execute independent decisions.
• Manages volunteers for these events pre event, event day and post event.
• Attends chair meetings, as well as committee meetings as needed.
• Assists the volunteers in recruiting new committee members.
• Negotiates with vendors and venues for the lowest price for events.
• Encourages volunteers to ask their contacts for complementary donations of goods and services for events.
• Partners with the National Special Events Manager and the Regional Board to start or stop events when necessary.
• Manages any Third Party Event Contacts.
• Enters gift and registration information in event database, or oversees this processing by volunteers.
• Generates thank you letters/cards to all special events donors in a timely fashion. Also personally thanks all volunteers who helped in the planning or operation of the event.
• In coordination with the Marketing Department, creates the Save the Date postcard, Invitation, programs and other needed collateral for these events.
• Maintains a budget for all events and does an analysis of revenue vs. cost.
• After each event compile “debriefing notes” with input from the committee and staff for what worked, what could be improved and action items. Recommend if the event should be continued, modified or eliminated based on the committees findings.
• Responsible for maintaining the regional pages of the Friends website.
• Partners with the National Office to use multimedia packages, press release kits (e.g., letters, brochures, video, displays) to promote events and Friends of the Orphans.
• Coordinates with Manager of Child Sponsorship in developing ways to promote and create awareness of Child Sponsorship.
• Create and manage all Friends Making Friends Events and Faces of Hope Fundraising Events in conjunction with Regional Director and Manager, Child Sponsorship.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of a college degree.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in event planning and execution.
• Works well with volunteers and can encourage and guide them toward the end goal while having a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work well with volunteers and staff members.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn new software.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to fill multiple roles within a small office environment.
• Proficient in the English Language.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• The ability to work on several projects simultaneously with little supervision.
• Ability to interact with major donors
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to sit, perform computer work, write for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to view a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
LOCATION: Southeast Office – Miami, FL
SALARY: Competitive; Commensurate with experience
POSITION REPORTS TO: National Manager, Special Events
THIS POSITION IS: Exempt
How to apply:
Send resume, salary requirements, and cover letter to jobs@friendsus.org
Please no recruiters or outside agencies.
- Location: Miami
- Compensation: Competitive
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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