Event and Development Specialist - Essential Pregnancy Services

Location

Name of Facility: Essential Pregnancy Services
Address
3171 N 93rd St
Omaha, Nebraska
68134

Submitted By

Name: Dennis Waggoner
Email: dwaggoner@essentialps.org

Description

Department: Advancement
Reports to: Associate Director of Advancement

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

EPS is seeking a detail-oriented Event and Development Specialist to join our Advancement team.

Ideal candidates will be able to say yes to the following questions:
• Are you passionate about events and community engagement?
• Are you detail-oriented, a self-starter, and have a history of successful events?
• Do you have a talent for innovation and creativity surrounding fundraising events?
• Do you have a successful history of working in a collaborative environment with others?
• Do your values align with EPS’ life-affirming mission?

Job Responsibilities:
• Maintain frequent communication with direct supervisor, Associate Director of Advancement
• Complete gift acknowledgments weekly to EPS donors with phone calls and tax acknowledgment letters
• Maintain and update the EPS donor database
• Create community partnerships for EPS to educate and inform
• Assist the Associate Director of Advancement with donor cultivation and stewardship activities
• Contact donors via phone, mail, or email regularly
• Assist with all event logistics
o Meeting and maintain event timelines
o Assist with the development of event mailings and in collaboration with marketing
o Oversee event registrations and assist with online event set-up
o Assist with event promotional activities
o Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to determine the number and roles of volunteers for the event
o Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to reach out to EPS’ church partnerships for the event
o Assemble, communicate, oversee, and facilitate event committee meetings
o Coordinate all vendors related to each event; cultivate relationships and evaluate proposals with Associate Director of Advancement
o Other event duties as assigned
• Work in collaboration with the marketing team and donor messaging
• Complete any advancement administration tasks as needed
• Work as a liaison between EPS staff and the EPS Auxiliary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Detail-oriented individual, with the ability to complete multiple projects with overlapping project timelines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to cultivate strong relationships with churches, businesses, and other partnerships as needed
• Strong event management skills, with the ability to organize event logistics and shift priorities as needed
• A calm and cool demeanor during high-pressure situations
• A learner mindset; we will hire and provide training for the right candidate
• At least 2 years of event coordination experience

Desired skills
• Experience with Bloomerang and OneCause
• Grant research experience is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in communications, event management or business preferred

Education and Experience
Desired skills
• Experience with Bloomerang and OneCause
• Grant research experience is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in communications, event management or business preferred

Application Instructions

Nature and Scope of Accountability: Hired by and reports to the Associate Director of Advancement.

To Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to Bri Breazier, Associate Director of Advancement: briannab@essentialps.org

Benefits:
• Paid time off
• Health Insurance
• 403(B)

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift