National LCV- Special Events and Major Gifts Program Coordinator (2.9.2012)

Title:  Special Events and Major Gifts Program Coordinator              

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Major Gifts Officer and Special Events Director

Positions Reporting To This Position: None 

General Description:

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is a national non-profit organization that works to turn environmental values into national priorities.  To secure the environmental future of our planet, LCV’s mission is to advocate for sound environmental policies, to elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies, and to provide the state LCVs with the resources and tools to accomplish and sustain their mission. The LCV family of organizations includes LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund.

Summary:  

LCV is seeking an individual who is motivated by the mission of LCV to work with the Major Gifts Officer and Special Events Director and members of the Development team to produce high quality special events throughout the country.  This position will offer an opportunity to produce events for one of the country’s foremost environmental groups and interact with Members of Congress, members of the LCV Board of Directors, and environmental and political luminaries.

Special Event Responsibilities:

• Work with the Major Gifts Officer and Special Events Director to coordinate all aspects of major fundraising event production, including event timelines and task lists, venue selection, speaker and honoree selection, vendor procurement, etc.
• Coordinate major donor receptions, house parties, and bundling events.
• Maintain all event data tracking, including registration, seating, tracking expenses and revenue, etc.
• Draft and coordinate communications for events, including host and honorary committee letters, invitations (both e-mail and hardcopy), RSVPs, reminders, special guest outreach, acknowledgments, and post-event follow up.  
• Work with the Major Gifts Officer and Special Events Director and the Director of Database Management and Development Operations to coordinate event mail pulls.
• Conduct event list segmentation, review, and cleanup for all event mailings.
• Track and coordinate all event donations and fundraising efforts.

• Serve as point person for event invitees, hosts, and vendors.
• Maintain event web pages and online event donation forms text and work with Digital Strategies Team to update.
• Preparation for all meetings related to events.
• Review and forward contracts to appropriate staff for approvals.
• Maintain relationships with hotels, restaurants and other vendors.
• Maintain high level of event satisfaction, from Board of Directors, donors, guests, and speakers.

Major Gifts Fundraising and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Assist with fundraising efforts including holding a portfolio of special event donors.
• Research current event donors and prospects to expand fundraising potential.
• Maintain in-kind records for PAC and super PAC events and assist with compliance efforts as necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         Education:  College degree required.

·         Work experience: Two years fundraising, preferably special events and/or major gifts related. Fundraising database experience preferred.  Convio experience preferred.

·         Skills: Strong written and oral communications skills, excellent skills in word processing and spreadsheets (Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel required, PowerPoint preferred), and familiarity with phone systems.  Extremely attentive to details, and adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data.

·         Capabilities:  Solid judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks and work for several people; highly organized; commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@lcv.org with "Special Events" in the subject line by March 14, 2012.  No phone calls please.

League of Conservation Voters is an equal opportunity employer.