Development Associate is primarily responsible for implementing the fundraising strategies in the areas of events, corporate donations/sponsorships, stewardship and cultivation of events and development and implementation of the annual event fundraising plan in coordination with the Director of Development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute Center of Concern’s signature events including but not limited to the Annual Fall Event, Blarney Bash, Coffee, Classics and Connections, Adopt-a-Senior and the Spring Event.
• Identify, contact and attain corporate sponsor and donations, send event and sponsorship opportunities, develop sponsorship packages
• Manage event budgets, meet event goals
• Secure permits, insurance policies, and other legal documents for events
• Establish event and planning timelines, ensure all deadlines are met

• Work closely with Development Director to establish, meet and measure the marketing and objectives of events
• Work with, recruit and manage volunteer event committees
• Increase Awareness about Center of Concern

Knowledge and Skills

• Self-confident, detail oriented, highly organized, and have experience using internet and database (both on line and internal) and other current technical sources to locate and search biographical, financial and philanthropic information
• Excellent level of computer literacy and experience, including familiarity with Fundraising software
• Experience and knowledge of computer operation, Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ) and database applications
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts to develop budgets and manage all event-funded programs

• Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Must possess an ability to work well under pressure and ability to seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form
• A solid understanding of budgets as they relate to event goals and activities
• Proven accuracy and attention to detail; focus on core objectives
• Ability to effectively organize, maintain deadlines, schedule, and handle high level of pressure and critical decision making
• Display professionalism by listening and approaching others tactfully, work well under pressure and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Should possess some of the following competencies: analytical; creative (design and submit appealing presentations); attentive to detail; respond promptly and timely to event needs; adapt to change; excellent documentation and follow-up
• Strong ability to follow deadlines, policies and procedures; completing tasks correctly and on time; plus prioritize and plan work activity in an orderly fashion and in advance of
• Ensures work responsibilities and deadlines are covered in absence, prompt attendance to meetings and appointments
• Comply with all Center of Concern policies, procedures and goals, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments, commit to additional hours (if requested), complete tasks on time or notify Director well in advance of any inabilities with direction or alternative plans
• Strive to increase productivity and maintain good time management; pursue training and development opportunities while striving to build knowledge and share expertise with others