Cooke for Wisconsin: Events Manager (Finance)
Job Post
Administration, Accounting & Finance
Eau Claire, WI, USA
Posted on Thursday, April 4, 2024
Cooke for Wisconsin: Events Manager (Finance)
Location
WI
Salary
4,500 / Monthly
Company
Cooke for Wisconsin
Department
Finance
Employer Type
Campaign
Contact
info@cookeforwisconsin.com
Application Instructions
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume to info@cookeforwisconsin.com with the subject line: “Events Manager”. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Job Description
**Job Responsibilities**
- Work directly with all members of the finance team to plan and execute fundraising events from start to finish
- Coordinate logistics for events: prospect and recruit event hosts, guide event hosts, and ensure strong communication between guests, raisers, and hosts
- Develop thorough prospecting lists and build events through personal outreach, including call time and emails
- Work closely with the finance team to set event goals and monitor event progress & RSVPs
- Provide transportation and staffing for the candidate for fundraisers, meetings, and general campaign events
- Create event briefings and other pertinent materials for raisers, events, and meetings
- Assist with the donor acknowledgement process, including timely follow up with event hosts
- Assist with campaign finance compliance processes: in-kind contribution forms, campaign receipts, and general record keeping in accordance with campaign finance laws
- Help manage finance interns and volunteers
- Other duties as assigned
**Desired Qualifications**
- Experience planning, executing, and staffing virtual and in-person events
- Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work a busy and varied schedule, including nights and weekends
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Experience with NGP, ActBlue, and Google office products is preferred
**Compensation **
Salary is commensurate with experience and range begins at $4,500/month – with opportunities to grow upon quarterly reviews.
- Work directly with all members of the finance team to plan and execute fundraising events from start to finish
- Coordinate logistics for events: prospect and recruit event hosts, guide event hosts, and ensure strong communication between guests, raisers, and hosts
- Develop thorough prospecting lists and build events through personal outreach, including call time and emails
- Work closely with the finance team to set event goals and monitor event progress & RSVPs
- Provide transportation and staffing for the candidate for fundraisers, meetings, and general campaign events
- Create event briefings and other pertinent materials for raisers, events, and meetings
- Assist with the donor acknowledgement process, including timely follow up with event hosts
- Assist with campaign finance compliance processes: in-kind contribution forms, campaign receipts, and general record keeping in accordance with campaign finance laws
- Help manage finance interns and volunteers
- Other duties as assigned
**Desired Qualifications**
- Experience planning, executing, and staffing virtual and in-person events
- Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work a busy and varied schedule, including nights and weekends
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Experience with NGP, ActBlue, and Google office products is preferred
**Compensation **
Salary is commensurate with experience and range begins at $4,500/month – with opportunities to grow upon quarterly reviews.