Full-time; Exempt
Supervises: None
Salary range: Starting at $50,300
Reports to: Community Development Director
The Community Development Specialist is responsible for working with the Community Development
Director and VP of Development in the strategic development and implementation of fundraising
strategies around local Youth and Collegiate fundraising initiatives and community based external events.
The Specialist will develop new and grow existing relationships with local K‐12 schools, Universities, and
community members to grow revenue and raise awareness. This position will report to the Community
Development Director and serve as a member of the Development team. This position will contribute to
the delivery of meaningful and impactful community stewardship that garners positive PR and brand
awareness, fosters strong community relations, increases revenue and donor loyalty, and introduces new
supporters to our mission. In addition to managing revenue lines, this position will also be responsible for
the recruitment and day of management of event volunteers for our major signature events.
The Specialist must be able to demonstrate internal team leadership while employing an entrepreneurial,
collaborative and results‐oriented approach to lead and drive new partnerships and upgrade existing ones.
With a strong focus on execution as well as innovation, this position is responsible for ensuring successful
growth in their relevant lines of business.
This job requires a dynamic, motivated, energetic, and personable individual with a go‐getter attitude and a
drive to exceed budgetary fundraising AND non‐revenue goals as a team while maximizing ROI.
- Assists in the development and leads the execution of growth plans around chapter Youth Fundraising initiatives
- Kids for Wish Kids (K‐12 school fundraisers)
- Manage a portfolio of existing school supporters
- Add new active school fundraisers annually across the 51 counties of chapter territory
- Deliver annual, measurable revenue and engagement growth
- Wish Makers on Campus (collegiate campus fundraisers)
- Manage a portfolio of existing collegiate supporters, clubs, and Division II athletes
- Prospect for new revenue opportunities in both existing and new partners
- Deliver annual, measurable revenue and engagement growth
- Chi‐Omega Fraternities
- Manage the Chi‐Omega chapter philanthropy efforts at all university locations in territory (Appalachian State, Wingate, Queens, UNC Greensboro, UNC Charlotte, Wake Forest)
- Host annual Chi‐Omega summit to encourage chapter collaboration
- Foster annual revenue growth at each chapter location
- Assist in the development and lead execution of growth plans around community based external events.
- Manage annual external event partnerships (community golf tournaments, 5k races, benefit concerts etc.) and consistently prospect for new leads.
- Support Community Development Director with preparation and event weekend execution for three annual Trailblaze Challenge hike initiatives and any future endurance events.
- Support Corporate Philanthropy Director with select accounts and campaigns:
- Attend check ins with Corporate Philanthropy Director during campaigns as needed
- Coordinate shipment of supplies for corporate campaigns/accounts
- Manage deliverables for local/national corporate accounts pre and post campaign
- Manage and track invoices
- Kids for Wish Kids (K‐12 school fundraisers)
- Manage the recruitment, cultivation, and day of management of all event volunteers for internal chapter events including Wish Ball, Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tournaments, and Kentucky Derby Classic gala.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
- An understanding of charitable giving legal guidelines, specifically as it relates to fundraising events.
- Prior donor and event management experience and strong leadership skills.
- The flexibility to occasionally work early mornings, late evenings and occasional weekends, as well as travel throughout out 51 counties due to the nature of our territory coverage.
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills: the ability to work effectively with donors, volunteers, and staff; display superior judgment and diplomatic skills; excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Enthusiasm, commitment to excellence, self‐motivation, a professional demeanor, is highly organized and detail oriented.
- The ability to handle multiple tasks with organization and accuracy.
- A collaborative, team‐oriented attitude, and a willingness to learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), internet research and strong knowledge of social media.
- Experience working with databases and Sales Force is preferred.
‐Bachelor’s Degree. 2‐4 years’ experience in managing events, fundraising activities, or sales.
‐Previous non‐profit experience is desirable
‐Must be able to lift or carry a minimum of 30 pounds
‐Valid driver's license and access to consistent, reliable transportation
Email resume, cover letter (stating the position you're applying) and salary requirements to
resume@nc.wish.org. Please add position applying for in SUBJECT line of email.
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