Bellwether Housing · 11 hours ago
Partnerships and Events Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $99K/yr
4+ years expBellwether Housing is the largest non-profit housing provider in the Pacific Northwest, dedicated to transforming the lives of lower-income individuals and families. The Partnerships and Events Manager will lead the organization’s annual fundraising event while cultivating relationships with corporate and foundation grantmakers to align partnership strategies with organizational priorities and fundraising goals.
Non ProfitReal EstateResidential
Responsibilities
Research, build, and maintain relationships with foundation and corporate grant makers
Independently manage donor stewardship for sponsors and grant makers, including proposals, regular updates, reports, meeting invitations, and acknowledgement letters
Track progress toward sponsorship, event, and grant revenue goals and adjust strategies as needed in collaboration with the development team
Manage comprehensive planning, organization, and execution of the annual Closer to Home lunch. This includes attendee registration, sponsorship acquisition, volunteer management, and vendor management within purchasing and operating guidelines and budgets
Manage multiple timelines and deliverables across events, sponsorships, and grant cycles, ensuring deadlines and internal review processes are met
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience tailoring messages for external partners
Manage Salesforce gift processing for sponsorships and grants, maintaining accurate records and documentation for all organizational gifts and pledges
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of fundraising, partnerships, and events
Qualification
Required
Experience planning large-scale (500-1,000-person) events
Experience with CRM software, preferably Salesforce
Ability to problem-solve and provide excellent customer service
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through work
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 software suite
Preferred
Knowledge of affordable housing issues in Seattle, or an interest and willingness to learn
A bachelor's degree and four years of fundraising experience that includes relationship management, sponsorship acquisition, and grant writing, or eight years of work experience in a fundraising role that includes relationship management, sponsorship acquisition, and grant writing
You thrive in inclusive environments and have a passion for connecting with individuals who share a wide range of experiences. At your core, you are committed to value, equity, inclusion, and respect
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
A 403(b)-retirement plan with an employer match, guiding you towards a prosperous future.
Fuel for your personal and professional development with up to $1,500 in employer-paid continuing education per year.
An ORCA Transit Pass to navigate the city with ease.
Up to 24 paid days off in your first year, prorated personal days renewed annually, and 8 paid office closure days.
Company
Bellwether Housing
Bellwether Housing develops and manages homes for people with limited incomes near job centers, transit, and services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Umpqua Bank
2023-12-15Grant
Leadership Team
Susan Boyd
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
The Business Journals
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Housing Finance Magazine
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