Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a variety of events, fundraising galas, community engagement events and donor appreciation activities.
• Develop event strategies, secure sponsorships, manage guest and vendor relations, and coordinate logistics to ensure successful outcomes.
• Oversee event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, budgeting, and on-site management.
• Develop marketing materials to support events, including invitations, flyers, and event programs.
• Manage volunteer recruitment, training and volunteer retention efforts to support NBCC’s programs and special events.
• Track fundraising performance, maintain budgets, and collaborate with marketing to maximize outreach and participation.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, strong written, verbal, and visual communication abilities, with expertise in creating engaging and persuasive narratives.
• Provide highly organized project management with the capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key community stakeholders, local businesses, and other corporate sponsors to support NBCC’s programs and initiatives.
• Create strategies to increase community awareness of NBCC’s mission, services, and impact.
• Represent NBCC at community meetings, events, and networking opportunities to foster partnerships and collaborations.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to support fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship and event promotions.
• Collaborate with the team to promote events through social media, email campaigns, and other communication channels.
• Assist in identifying and cultivating potential donors, sponsor, and grant opportunities.
• Maintain accurate events and sponsorship records, ensuring timely follow-up and acknowledgement.

Requirements

• Degree in event management, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in community engagement, event planning, or a related role.
• Proven ability to plan and execute successful events from concept to completion.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools, such as social media platforms.
• Proficiency in email marketing tools like Mailchimp.
• Website management skills using platforms like Greater Giving.
• Experience with graphic design tools like Canva.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality visuals.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Nice To Have

• Graphic design experience using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience collaborating with Development Team on fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship.