Director, Community Engagement - Upper Mid-West
Company: Autism Speaks
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 10, 2024
Job Description:
Autism Speaks is proud to have been named a Best Nonprofit to
Work by Nonprofit Times and Best Companies Group in 2024! Come join
our team as our Director, Community Engagement, in our Upper
Mid-West Area! This position has a primary focus on special events
in the Greater Chicagoland area. Individual will be responsible for
leading our Chicago Chip In Casino Night Gala and growing our
special events portfolio, as well as managing key corporate, major
gift and 3rd party relationships and activities.This position is a
front-line fundraiser and ambassador for Autism Speaks and will
speak knowledgeably and persuasively about the mission of the
organization and the variety of ways to engage.The ideal candidate
will have a passion for the autism community and the mission of
Autism Speaks and will thrive in a flexible environment with a kind
and compassionate culture. At Autism Speaks, we remain steadfast in
our commitment to being a trusted and caring resource for our
community and constituents from the time of diagnosis through adult
life.PURPOSE:Raise funds for Autism Speaks by recruiting and
managing volunteers, soliciting corporate sponsorships, raising
awareness, and implementing fundraising and mission-related events
to achieve revenue goals.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Achieve the revenue goals for assigned fundraising events.
- Execute fundraising events in partnership with volunteer
leadership, specifically managing committee recruitment and
retention.
- Achieve the assigned fundraising goals by implementing
strategies including sponsorship and committee recruitment and
retention, and mission integration.
- Support the local implementation of global campaigns of Autism
Speaks, sometimes in collaboration with the area's Outreach
Director.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned events, including
logistics, data entry, acknowledgements and materials
management.
- Manage and provide administrative support to volunteer
committees.
- Make presentations to businesses, organizations and community
groups to secure sponsorship, recruit teams and committee
volunteers and manage accounts on a year-round basis.
- Integrate digital marketing initiatives, such as email
campaigns, fundraising websites, as well as other forms of digital
outreach.(The responsibilities listed above are representative and
not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s. As
outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be
responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon
with your manager.)POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Education: Bachelor's
degree or equivalent experience.Experience:
- 7+ years demonstrated success in fundraising position.
- 5 years of leading special events.
- The following qualifications are preferred, and open to
considering candidates that are a good fit for the position:
Leadership with recruitment and management of volunteer committees,
relationship building, networking, budget management, and volunteer
mobilization. Proven track record of multi-functional, fundraising
experience (special events, multiple walk events, corporate
campaigns).Specialized Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including
presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Adaptable.
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Office 365, including Excel
and Outlook.
- Database knowledge (Stratus Live and Blackbaud Luminate
preferred).
- Must have reliable mode of transportation (automobile, valid
driver's license, and insurance is required).
- Well-organized and detail-oriented.
- High energy, enthusiastic, professional, diplomatic, and
possessing a positive, can-do attitude.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Ability to travel within the area and occasionally beyond for
meetings and conferences.
- Must have valid driver's license, insurance and access to
reliable transportation.CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Building Collaborative Relationships.
- Professional Behavior.
- Results Driven.
- Customer Orientation.
- Flexibility.You are responsible for protecting the
confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks
data and information to which you have access.Autism Speaks is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to
fostering a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive workplace. We
recruit, evaluate, employ, and promote candidates without regard to
race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression,
protected veteran or military status, disability or other legally
protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply for job openings. Reasonable accommodations
will be provided. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply.About Autism Speaks:At Autism Speaks, our mission is to
promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life
span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do
this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and
acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing
research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum
disorder and related conditions. Together with our broad and
diverse community, we strive every day to achieve our vision of a
world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.
This mission and vision drive every member of our staff; our
employees are inspired, energized and motivated by the impact we
can collectively have on behalf of the autism community.Autism
Speaks celebrates every success achieved to create a kinder, more
inclusive world for people with autism, and we work collaboratively
across departments to find solutions that will do the most good for
the most people.Just as we strive to enhance lives today and
accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the
spectrum, we also aim to enhance the lives of our dedicated
employees, through thick and thin.Salary & Benefits:Autism Speaks
offers a competitive compensation, benefit and vacation package. We
also provide flex work hours, weekly training sessions, tuition
reimbursement and summer bonus Fridays in addition to a creative,
innovative, collaborative, inclusive, kind and fun work
environment.For consideration, please forward your resume and cover
letter.Autism Speaks is an employer that participates in
E-Verify.Salary range is $75,500 - $80,000, depending on
candidate's relevant years of experience.
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