Come join Autism Speaks as a Special Events Manager on our Community Engagement team in the Southwest. We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious fundraiser who shares our vision of a world where all people with autism can achieve their full potential. This position is a front-line fundraiser and ambassador for Autism Speaks and will speak knowledgeably and persuasively about the mission of the organization and the variety of ways to engage. Manager will be responsible for the Houston Chef Gala as well as general support for the Houston 8k.
The territory for this position covers the Texas and Southwest Area with a significant focus on the Houston, TX market. There will be the potential for future special events in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, and other markets in Texas. The position is remote, but candidate must be based in Houston, TX.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the autism community and the mission of autism speaks and will thrive in a flexible environment with a kind and compassionate culture. At Autism Speaks, we remain steadfast in our commitment to being a trusted and caring resource for our community and constituents from the time of diagnosis through adult life.
PURPOSE: Raise funds for Autism Speaks by recruiting and managing volunteers, raising awareness, soliciting corporate sponsorship and implementing fundraising and mission events to achieve revenue goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 3+ years demonstrated success in non-profit fundraising.
• The following qualifications are preferred; Leadership with recruitment and management of volunteers and special events fundraising, relationship building, networking, budget management, and volunteer mobilization.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work independently and recreate and implement fundraising and volunteer-development plans
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Superb sales and customer service skills
• Ability to prospect, recruit, manage and develop volunteers
• Strong analytical skills
• Sound judgment
• Proficiency with MS Office 365
• Database knowledge (Luminate and Stratus Live preferred)
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Ability to travel within the Area and occasionally beyond for meetings and conferences
• Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and access to reliable transportation

• Achieve the revenue goals for assigned fundraising events totaling $465,000.
• Execute fundraising events in partnership with volunteer leadership, specifically managing committee recruitment, activation and retention
• Achieve the assigned fundraising goals by implementing strategies including sponsorship, corporate engagement, committee development and donor cultivation.
• Support the local implementation of global campaigns of Autism Speaks, sometimes in collaboration with the Outreach team.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned events, including logistics, data entry, acknowledgements and materials management
• Manage and provide administrative support to volunteer committees
• Make presentations to businesses, organizations and community groups to secure sponsorship, recruit donors and committee volunteers and manage accounts on a year-round basis.
• Integrate digital marketing initiatives, such as email campaigns, fundraising websites, as well as other forms of digital outreach
  (The responsibilities listed above are representative and not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s. As outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon with your manager.)