Development Director Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations.

Role:

  • Large scale event planning for the Cancer Council of Reno County

  • Fundraising manager; Event campaign manager

Responsibilities:

  • Large scale, full spectrum event planning for (4) annual fundraisers for the Cancer Council of Reno County

  • Community liaison for the Cancer Council of Reno County

  • Committee / Donor management and coordination

  • Software logistics and technology integration (SquareSpace, Constant Contact, Canva, DonorPerfect)

  • Report issues/concerns/process improvement opportunities to board

  • Facilitator for Kids Against Cancer group

  • Evening/Weekend hours are required for this position

Expectations:

  • Planning and oversight of large-scale fundraising events from start to finish

  • Committee management including planning and oversight of all meetings, communications, volunteer roles and expectations, and event deadlines; utilize board resources to fulfill mission.

  • Management of event budgeting and expense reporting

  • Solicitation and securement of all event sponsorships / donations including large scale corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and endowment gifts.

  • Professional and thorough communication with vendors, corporate sponsors, business partners, and event attendees

  • Inventory management including establishing auction (both live and silent) needs, item intake, proper documentation, item storage, shared database coordination

  • Complete planning, oversight and execution of event advertising / marketing including design of event collateral (invitation suite, social media ads, event program and signage, etc. Adobe Suite expertise is preferred).

  • Ability to create unique, event-specific platform / program in order to sustain annual community engagement 

  • Full spectrum planning and securement of live auction catalog

  • Oversight and management of technology systems and integration (auction software) and technology assistance / education for event attendees

  • Demonstrate effective public speaking / presentation skills

  • Professional representation of the Cancer Council of Reno County at all times

  • Deliver item/cash donor handwritten thank you notes and statements in a timely fashion

  • Receive, log, and coordinate community event donations

  • Fulfill additional expectations as new responsibilities are added

Potential to include Marketing Responsibilities: creation and management of all social media posts and updates; management and upkeep of website; creation of CCRC print and digital materials; management of Constant Contact communications. If skills/experience are commensurate, would include additional compensation.

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