Manager, Corporate & Community Campaigns Temp

Position: Manager, Corporate & Community Engagement Temp

Reporting to the Director of Corporate & Community Engagement, Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a highly organized and responsible individual to help manage critical operations for our annual fundraising campaigns, inclusive of Operation Backpack, our annual back-to-school drive supporting New York City's homeless children. The campaign manager will work closely with the Special Events Manager in managing the logistics and coordination for the successful execution of this high-visibility campaign, which last year provided over 20,000 students with backpacks and school supplies before the start of the school year.

This is a highly dynamic and hands-on role, requiring a strong ability to multitask, problem-solve, and lead a team to meet daily goals and deadlines.

Details:

• Duration: Temporary position, starting in March 2024 and going through September 2024.
• Location:




• March through mid-July: 135 West 50th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10020 (hybrid, 3 days/week in-person)
• Mid-July through August: 601 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001 (in-person Mon-Fri)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required with 3+ years of professional experience in managing relationships with major donors, event planning or fundraising operations. Familiarity with issues pertaining to homeless services, affordable housing, behavioral health and substance use disorders, economic empowerment, and intimate partner violence is a plus. Other relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Passion for anti-poverty work and adherence to the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to cultivate and sustain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Moves Management and Robust Donor Journey/Stewardship planning.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends in the non-profit sector.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience conveying complex concepts in a clear, persuasive, and succinct manner.
• Strong organization and Project Management Skills

Manager, Corporate & Community Campaigns Temp Principal Responsibilities:

1. Lead and/or support various fundraising projects and initiatives such as special campaigns, Operation Backpack, Holiday Drives etc.
2. Create and facilitate volunteer and recognition opportunities for targeted donors and donor groups
3. Implement donor communication strategies, including calendars and timelines.
4. Warehouse Operations: Manage and prepare the warehouse donation space to host volunteer groups, ensuring the space and materials are organized and ready for the campaign. Communicate with vendors and oversee daily deliveries and pick-ups of supplies, managing the movement of pallets, boxes, and supplies as needed.
5. Donation Sorting & Volunteer Management: Oversee the organization and sorting of donations (backpacks, school supplies, etc.), ensuring all materials are properly categorized and ready for daily volunteer shifts. Lead and manage large groups of volunteers, providing direction in assigning tasks efficiently and ensuring that each group meets its goal of preparing backpack orders for shelters in a timely manner.
6. Problem-Solving & Multitasking: Handle and resolve logistics challenges as they arise, from inventory management to volunteer needs, ensuring smooth daily operations.
7. Additional Support: Provide administrative support to the Special Events Manger with non-Operation Backpack related tasks, such as the Gala, volunteer events, etc., as needed.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance,
• Retirement plan
• Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
• Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;
  
  
  
  • Paid Birthday Holiday
  
  
  
  

And much more...

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

• New York, NY 10020, USA