Special Events & Individual Giving Manager

 Special Events & Individual Giving Manager 

Make a career out of making an impact.

Working at Wellspring Living is not just a job, but a calling. It is an opportunity to turn hard work into heart work. Wellspring Living is an Atlanta-based organization whose mission is to transform the lives of those at risk or victimized by sexual exploitation. Its programs offer participants transformation through therapeutic services, education, life skills, and professional development. We are a Christian faith-based, non-profit organization with a rich and evolving culture seeking a Special Events & Annual Giving Manager to assist with planning annual events and growing a donor portfolio.

Organization Type: Non-Profit, Faith-Based, 100+ Employees

Position Type: Full-Time; Salaried Exempt

Department: Development

Reports to: Development Director

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Administrative Offices with an active presence across all locations as well as within the larger community

Position Summary: The Special Events & Donor Relations Manager is responsible for planning and executing Wellspring Living’s annual fundraising events, managing third-party events, and actively participating in growing an assigned donor portfolio.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Event Planning and Event Management

• Responsible for the leadership and fundraising goal for Wellspring Living’s annual fundraising events which net approximately $550,000 annually

  • Responsible for engaging corporate sponsors with the support of the Development Director

  • Create and communicate detailed project plans, timelines, and run-of-show to team

  • Act as event liaison with event coordinators, vendors, volunteer planning committees and/or host committees, participants in event programs, etc. 

  • Prepare and monitor event budgets, track expenses and work with finance team to appropriately reconcile 

  • Manage all day-of-event logistics, delegating specific tasks to team members

  • Work with communications team members on development of collateral, social media, promotional items, videos, e-communications, etc. related to each event

  • Manage follow-up of event attendees and participants, including reviewing feedback surveys 

• Manage all aspects of third-party fundraising events

  • Serve as liaison with individuals / group putting together the event

  • Collaborate with communications team members on necessary promotion 

  • Facilitate timely and appropriate follow-up with groups that hold speaking engagements and third-party events

Annual Giving

• Responsible for investor moves management (touches) and care of the assigned existing donor portfolio to include phone calls, one-on-one meetings, handwritten notes, end of year gifts, and other special occasions

• Embraces a relationship-focused approach that cultivates and retains donors through weekly visits

• Accurately track and document touch points in Salesforce

• Assist with refining fundraising strategies and processes to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of donors

  • Maintain a high level of donor care, giving special attention to efforts that maximize donor retention

• Supports the volunteer-led Young Professionals group, providing support to events, fundraising experiences, and other volunteer engagement activities 

Healthy Living

• Develops intentional connections with staff and community members

• Leads by example in modeling the characteristics of a Mission Driven Professional

• Models healthy boundaries for youth and staff 

• Embodies the spirit of a lifelong learner

Professional Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in event management and/or nonprofit development with outstanding project management and relationship-building skills

• Administrative, organizational, and computer skills including use of email and Microsoft Office suite

• Documentation of references (at least two professional and one personal) that attest to the person’s capability of performing the duties of the position and to the person’s suitability of working with or around children and vulnerable populations

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Position Requirements:

• Moderate travel among Wellspring Living locations and others in the Metro Atlanta area

• Must be able to lift objects up to 25 pounds and have the ability to work for long periods at a computer

• Satisfactory criminal history background check; Clean Motor Vehicle Record

Skills:

• Resourceful and creative individual with a can-do attitude; a self-starter, solution seeker that is strategic and a big-picture thinker

• Analysis, evaluation, and objective critical thinking 

• Initiative for effective administration and organization

• Efficiency and time management across multiple priorities

• Communication and collaboration

• Discretion and confidentiality for sensitive or restricted information

• Strength-based tendencies 

• Relationship management across Wellspring Living staff, participants, donors, volunteers, vendors, and partners

Creating SPACE At Wellspring Living, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Our core values, encapsulated in the acronym SPACE, guide our actions and interactions:

• Servant Leadership: We lead with authenticity, humility, and a focus on serving others.

• Power of Community: We believe in the strength of collaboration and recognize that we cannot succeed alone.

• Appreciation for the Individual: We honor diverse experiences, perspectives, and strengths, nurturing an inclusive atmosphere.

• Compelled By Faith: Our Christian faith inspires us to offer compassion and respect, creating a restorative environment.

• Excellence in Care: We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support that fosters growth and improvement for all involved.

Monday- Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM