Cure SMA · 1 day ago
Specialist, Development & Events
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$47K/yr - $52K/yr
2+ years expCure SMA is dedicated to advancing research and supporting families affected by spinal muscular atrophy. They are seeking a detail-oriented Fundraising & Events Specialist to manage fundraising events and ensure they align with the organization's mission while collaborating with various teams.
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Hiring Manager
Angela Taylor, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Manages relationships and acts as lead to contracted vendors supporting all Cure SMA fundraising events, including, but not limited to, venue and hotel contacts, A/V support, entertainment vendors, and all other major vendors necessary for peer-to-peer fundraising and special events
Ensures comprehensive research and contract negotiation for all development events, including venue contracts, event services, and onsite management. Collaborate with the Manager of Development Business Operations to ensure all contracts, and vendor agreements meet Cure SMA policies, keeping expenses in budget and risk to a minimum
Under supervision of the Director, Development & Events, maintain detailed reporting and manage fundraising event budgets, timelines, and best practice implementation for logistics within the Development department, including fundraising incentive fulfillment
Develops and trains staff on SOPs, fundraising event logistics, and planning for peer-to-peer fundraising and special events
Prospects, and secures, in-kind donations for key special fundraising event markets
Builds successful relationships with key participants, vendors, sponsors, and community leaders as well as existing and new corporate partners
Works with the Operations and Community Support teams, as needed, including logistics related to the annual SMA conference
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Ensures compliance with Cure SMA policies, including employment, event and cash handling, and financial controls
Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion
Participates in required education programs and meetings
Performs other responsibilities as assigned to support Cure SMA and the Development Team
Qualification
Required
Two years of experience in special event logistics and planning preferred
Knowledge of working in fundraising non-profit is strongly preferred
Experience working successfully in a goal-driven environment
Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
Experience working with committees and/or event volunteers is highly desired
Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills
Ability to be an effective, contributing team member and to work collaboratively across departments at all levels of the organization
Skilled communicator, with superior interpersonal, verbal, and written skills able to effectively articulate Cure SMA's mission and impact
A strong work ethic with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn, essential for a demanding environment that continually strives for excellence
Excellent time management and problem-solving skills with a high level of detail orientation and accuracy
Proficiency of MS Office required
Ability to travel up to 25% to fundraising events
Work in an office/home office and/or remote setting, as well as in the field
Minimum 25% travel required for fundraising events including overnight and weekends
Preferred
Experience working in Salesforce CRM, OneCause, and DonorDrive databases strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Basic life insurance.
Voluntary life insurance.
AD&D insurance.
Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose FSAs
401K plan with company match.
Company
Cure SMA
Cure SMA is dedicated to the treatment and cure of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Marline Pagan, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-02-06
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