Incumbent will join the Development Department in implementation of Bethesda Mission's fundraising and public relations efforts. An Associate's Degree is preferred with two or more years of experience in fundraising, event planning or donor cultivation. Will be involved in a number of areas supporting the development team ultimately increasing public awareness and community involvement in Bethesda and its mission. The incumbent has primary responsibility for events and for the recruitment, training and encouragement of individuals and groups who serve the Mission in a volunteer capacity.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in planning, organizing and implementing fundraising, awareness and cultivation events as assigned. Researches, recommends and manages additional fundraising events. Calculates budgets and ensures the budgets are adhered to. Conducts pre- and post-event evaluations and reports on outcomes. Works with Communications Specialists to increase both staff and public engagement in events.

2. Cultivates new church relationships and builds on current ones to further engage them in event participation, volunteer opportunities, mission needs and develop a sense of community.

3. Recruits, motivates and nurtures the Mission volunteers, including periodic contact, follow-up and recognition. Supervises volunteer activities before, during and after events.

4. Maintains an ongoing volunteer recruitment/tracking management system.

5. Works with program leadership to place volunteers in positions most likely to maximize job satisfaction and ensures that sufficient orientation and training is provided to support a viable volunteer work force.

6. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.