Advisor - Area Development (Brighton, MA)

Responsibilities

• Conducts multiple high value and revenue special events for markets throughout the area, works with and manages the coordinators, committees, and partners of these events to maximize revenue and grow events.
• Attain and exceed financial and stewardship goals, as established by territory and area leadership.
• Use interpersonal and sales skills to create and build relationships with volunteers and donors through primarily face-to-face interaction, to recruit new partners and grow existing relationships.
• Use fundraising knowledge to provide support, motivation, direction, and resources for fundraising initiatives to volunteers and donors through various communication channels, including personal visits, written correspondence, and electronic communication.
• Create and implement marketing and recruitment plans for events through research and knowledge of current market trends and current happenings within assigned area in order to develop new business.
• Prepare written correspondence before and after events and maintain accurate records of all event contacts and revenues through appropriate tools and systems.
• Work in collaboration with the internal area and enterprise team, volunteers, and other stakeholders. Conduct prospect research on potential donors and develop sponsorship proposals.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in fundraising, development, event coordination, customer service, or sales.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated relationship management success and proven experience and success in peer-to-face fundraising.
• Ability to relate to donors and volunteers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated negotiating and listening skills.
• Donor/customer-oriented with excellent writing, telephone, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software.
• Demonstrates clear communication and the ability to influence others.
• Ability to travel frequently within the territory area by supporting events, volunteers and partners in the assigned territory.

Benefits & Perks

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• And more