Director – Community Development and Events

DIRECTOR – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EVENTS

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Wisconsin enriches the lives of children with physical or developmental special needs and their families. Our vision is that “all children, regardless of ability or income, are able to actively participate in their communities and experience all the joys that come with being a kid.”

Scope of Position:

This position provides direction for Variety’s fundraising efforts and community outreach and serves a visible external role in the organization. Elements include leadership on Variety-sponsored fundraising events, outreach to existing donors and sponsors and development of new relationships to foster longterm philanthropic support for Variety. This position will manage a portfolio of Variety donors and existing stakeholders, as well as identifying new prospects for further development. This position will work with all members of the Variety team and Board of Directors.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a flexible work schedule. While work is generally performed during the standard weekday hours, evening and weekend hours are required to accommodate meetings and events, with flexibility during the workweek to balance those additional commitments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversight and management of Variety-Sponsored Fundraising Events:

• Identify event goals, timelines and budgets. Manage and negotiate contracts where needed
• Identify, secure and manage key volunteers for event committees
• Identify and secure sponsorship opportunities
• Work with volunteers to secure new relationships and solicitation plans
• Direct process for event details and specifics, including but not limited to auction and raffle plans, participant packages, product donations
• Develop communication plan for execution by Marketing Coordinator

2. Oversight and management of Variety non-sponsored (third party) Programs

• Outreach and stewardship to event organizers
• Share communication/promotion opportunities for execution by Marketing Coordinator

3. Support key donor relationships

• Manage portfolio of active donor prospects
• Support other Variety staff in providing optimal stewardship to our donors and partners

4. Build external presence for agency to garner new opportunities for support

• Identify potential new events/opportunities to raise funds/awareness for Variety
• Identify organizations (corporate or community) to explore a connection to Variety
• Identify and cultivate up to 10 new relationships annually

5. Support Strategic Plan objectives through fundraising

• Identify opportunities to support current strategic objectives related to fundraising/partnerships
• Provide regular updates to staff and board of directors on outreach activities and fundraising opportunities
• Involvement in board planning activities related to Variety fundraising

6. Assist with other tasks and special projects, as requested by Executive Director or Board of Directors

Competencies:

1. Strong written and oral communication skills, including strong public speaking skills
2. Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
3. High competency using Microsoft Office and CRM database products
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality
5. Respect for differing abilities and necessary modifications

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The job operates within an office environment and involves interaction with drop-in guests, volunteers and other staff. This job occasionally requires travel by automobile for event support. A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License is required. The job involves standing, walking and lifting of items up to 25 pounds.