Special Events Manager - Casino jobs in Connecticut

Hartford Bishop’s Foundation – Bloomfield, CT

The Hartford Bishop’s Foundation/Archdiocese of Hartford has an opening for a Special Events and Donor Relations Manager. This is a full-time role, eligible for paid time off and benefits with an on-site work location at the Pastoral Center in Bloomfield.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborates with colleagues to establish goals/objectives for events
• Coordinates & manages all assigned event details, to include: speakers and meeting location to arranging for printed materials and audio-visual equipment, and other associated details
• Develop stewardship policies, procedures, and strategies
• Provides oversight for stewardship/donor relations programming and activities
• Create and distribute a variety of reports/documents related to annual stewardship and contributions
• Build relationships with internal and external partners to initiate opportunities interactions with donors to demonstrate gift impact
• Work with other Managers to develop, coordinate, and monitor strategic plans for thanking and acknowledging contributions made
• Work with volunteers and community professionals, to help create, manage and monitor the donor relations program
• Collaborate with the development team to electronically document all contacts with donors, prospective donors, and event attendees
• Work with leadership and volunteers to develop, coordinate, market, communicate, and monitor all special events
• Work with leadership to create, coordinate, and monitor annual budgets for all special events

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field
• Three years of special events experience
• Previous experience working in a fundraising environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of fundraising software (currently using Raiser’s Edge)
• Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• An appreciation for the culture and philosophy of the Roman Catholic Church

To apply: submit a letter of interest and resume to the Archdiocese Human Resources Team at: hr@aohct.org.