Manager, Fundraising Events

Supervisor	Vice President, Development
Position	Full-time, salary, exempt

Description

The Manager, Fundraising Events is responsible for the execution of SONH’s largest fundraising event, the Winter Water Sports (WWS).  The position will manage a group of volunteers known as a Management Team to ensure each WWS event runs according to plan to achieve the ultimate experience for all participants.  Another responsibility of this position is overseeing the annual online Holiday Auction and TD Bank Promotion from start to finish. In addition, the Manager, Fundraising Events will support all general fundraising events and initiatives throughout the State, typically put on by a third party, where SONH has been named the beneficiary. 

The position is a part of the development department, which is responsible for raising money.

SONH Culture

Special Olympics New Hampshire is a fast-paced, non-profit organization providing services to people with intellectual disabilities.   The organization has a small staff, a heavy workload and frequently works under deadline pressures. Employees must demonstrate personal discipline and self-motivation to meet SONH organizational and program goals.  Each SONH staff member is expected to demonstrate good interpersonal skills, attention to detail and flexibility in assignments, tasks, schedules and roles in working cooperatively to meet our goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Position specific areas of responsibility
  • Winter Water Sports Event
  • TD Bank
  • Holiday Auction
  • Fundraising

• General
  • Fiscal management
    • Ensure that money spent is within budget and submitted in a timely manner (check requests, expense reports and credit card statement)
    • Submit time allocation form monthly
    • Record all in-kind donations
  • Organization, Communication and Time Management
    • Utilize a system of time management that will allow you to establish and meet deadlines.
    • Maintain an efficient system of communication within the organization
    • Maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of SONH. Including staff, volunteers and athletes by demonstrating:
      • Open communications with respectful and constructive expression of differences;
      • Treating all employees with dignity, respect and courtesy; and
      • Making every effort to resolve conflict and communication issues.
  • Each staff member must help with general organizational needs, while also ensuring that their specific tasks are being completed
    • All hands-on deck events
    • Common area cleanup
    • Transporting items to/from Morgan
  • Flexibility in work assignments and role is essential in all of our work. Staff will report directly to volunteers leading specific projects each year. Demonstrating support for our athletes, donors and volunteers is a requirement for all staff. 
  • Performs other tasks as assigned

Knowledge and Experience

• 3 years of work experience
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential in this position
• Demonstrated success in time and project management
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and can multi-task
• Understands the sense of urgency required to support an event
• Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to delegate where required and foster a team atmosphere
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image, even under pressure
• Proven ability to effectively work with diverse groups
• Ability to work flexible hours that include evenings and weekends
• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:

Special Olympics New Hampshire
Hiring@sonh.org
PO Box 3598
Concord, NH 03302
Fax: (603) 624-1250

No phone calls, please.