Colorado Nonprofit Association

Manager, Events and Appeals

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Manager, Events and Appeals 

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927.  We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need.  Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. 

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, oversees and coordinates all logistics for events including, but not limited to, venue, decorations, attendee list, entertainment, food, etc., to ensure events run smoothly and achieve desired goals and are consistent with Agency mission and Catholic teachings.
• Plans, oversees and coordinates all logistics for appeals including, but not limited to, vendors, yearly output planning, costs, etc., to ensure the appeals achieve desired goals and are consistent with Agency mission and Catholic teachings.
• Develops, implements and adheres to effective event and appeals planning timelines and ensures deadlines are met.
• Plans and provides material for events and appeals marketing collateral to strategically promote the ministry.
• Works and plans with development team to fill events with the best donors.
• Produce event programming with input from benefitting ministry and CDO.
• Evaluates, selects and negotiates contracts with vendors for both events and appeals.
• Personal car may be required for work related business.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and execute creative, fundraising events from concept through post –event evaluation.
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate and include volunteers.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from accredited four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and execute creative, fundraising events from concept through post –event evaluation.
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate and include volunteers. 

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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