Community Engagement Manager (Fundraising)

Since 1990 Triangle Community Center has been Fairfield County's leading provider of LGBTQ programming and services to nurture growth and connection within the community. Our mission is to empower and advocate for LGBTQ people in Connecticut through programming focused on health, community and learning.

The Community Engagement Manager for the Triangle Community Center serves a vital role in the financial success and communication of the organization. This position serves in the Development Department and is a direct report to the Development Manager.

Responsibilities

Events

• Manage all TCC special events, including annual Pride in the Park and Gala, in conjunction with the Development Manager, Executive Director and respective event planning committees
• Plan events from start to finish according to established goals and plans
• Develop and implement ways to enhance each event’s key performance indicators
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence to said budgets
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Manage volunteer recruitment and work with key event volunteers
• Analyze the event’s planning and overall success and create pre/post-event reports

Media: Print, Digital, and Social

• Develop strong relationships with local and statewide media contacts
• Maintain media list, draft press releases and organizational statements and elevate the visibility of TCC in local and statewide media and via social media
• Manage social media content and develop effective delivery plan
• Maintain and develop TCC website as a resource for clients, donors, and volunteers.
• Special projects as assigned by supervisor

Fundraising

• Support fundraising effort by creating event ticket, donation, and sign-up forms and pages
• Data entry and database maintenance
• General administrative support for fundraising functions

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree (Bachelor’s) preferred, preferably in communication, or marketing
• Minimum of two years relevant, non-profit experience with proven success in the following areas: large event management

fundraising development
media promotions and social media content management

• Knowledge of and experience with the LGBTQ community
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communications, including superb written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and detailed-oriented
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-making and efficient implementation
• Strong leadership skills and team-oriented
• Volunteer management and relational skills
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge, ClickBid, JustGiving software is a huge plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location