EVENTS MANAGER - CHICAGO

The Foundation Fighting Blindness is committed to driving the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for retinal degenerative disorders.  Join our winning team today!

 

Full-time position available for a dynamic self-start to develop, implement and support new and existing fundraising events for a non-profit organization located in our Chicagooffices.  Responsibilities include fundraising, walk and event planning and fiscal management, volunteer leadership, recruitment and training, and corporate sponsorships.  Walk experience desired.  Must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills, technology, leading and motivating volunteers, detail and ability to work under deadlines.  A proven track record in special event fundraising and experience with donor databases are musts.  Some weekend and/or night travel required.

Qualifications include:

Bachelor?s degree plus three years of paid experience in event planning with exposure to advertising, publication and promotion development. Fundraising with walk-a-thon experience required. Proficient use of MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel and Powerpoint), desktop publishing and database are required.  Must have ability to work closely and professionally with volunteers.  Detail oriented, self-starter with a positive attitude.

 

 

Please send a cover letter highlighting revenue goals attained, accomplishments pertinent to this position, salary requirements and resume in word.doc format via email to: HR@blindness.org  . Please include job title in the subject line.  We offer competitive salary and benefits and a terrific team to work with!