Special Events Associate-Washington, DC.

Organization: League of Conservation Voters

Position Title: Special Events Associate

Location: Washington, DC

Hours & Compensation: Full time.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2014

Job 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 advocates for sound environmental policies, elects pro-environment candidates who will adopt and implement such policies, and provides state LCVs with the resources and tools to accomplish and sustain their mission

The Special Events Associate works closely with 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.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Special Events and Major Gifts Manager and Director of Individual Giving to coordinate all aspects of major fundraising event production, including event timelines and task lists, venue selection, speaker and honoree selection, vendor procurement, etc.
• Manage a portfolio of 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 Special Events and Major Gifts Manager and the Director of Database Management and Development Operations to coordinate event mail pulls and manage event lists.
• 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 Membership and Online Engagement department to update.
• Maintain high level of event satisfaction, from Board of Directors, donors, guests, and speakers.
• 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: One year fundraising, preferably special events related. Fundraising database experience preferred.

• Skills: Strong written and oral communications skills, excellent skills in word processing and spreadsheets (Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel required), and familiarity with phone systems. Experience with Salesforce fundraising database, HTML, and Convio preferred. 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 in a fast-paced environment; ability to work for several people; highly organized; commitment to environmental protection and the mission of LCV.

How to apply:

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to[email protected] with “Special Events Associate” in the subject line by February 28, 2014, or mail to League of Conservation Voters, Attn: Human Resources, 1920 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. No phone calls please.