Manager, Stewardship & Administration
Best Buddies International

Job Info

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Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy, and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

Job Title:Manager, Stewardship & Administration

Department:Strategic Development, Marketing & Technology

Reports to:Senior Director, Partnerships & Stewardship

# of direct reports:N/A

Salary range:$45,000-$55,000

Position Overview

The Manager, Stewardship & Administration is responsible for the delivery of benefits for assigned sponsors at all national events and maintaining ongoing stewardship throughout the year. The Manager, Stewardship & Administration will also prepare sponsorship decks and written proposals for prospective sponsors and new events, including all presentation materials. This position will also provide key administrative support to the senior vice president, development, marketing & technology.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’sdegree and minimum 5 years of customer service/sponsor management experience.
• Extremely organized with high attention to detail.
• Outstanding writing and proofreading skills.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle stressful situations and sensitive information.
• Efficient and effective project and time management skills, including detailed follow-up.
• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs, particularly Outlook, Publisher, Excel and Word
• Experience with database management, preferably Raiser’s Edge.
• Motivated and self-starter personality with timeline and deadline management skills.
• Ability to travel to California, Boston, and other area with flexibility to work nights and weekends, as needed.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

Operations

• Deliver sponsor benefits to assigned sponsors at major events throughout the year
• Maintain an organized record of individual sponsor benefits for each event
• Maintain year-round contact with sponsors; research and write sponsor outreach emails.
• Maintain accurate sponsor information and actions in Raiser’s Edge
• Manage multiple revenue tracking grids for national events andsupplemental sponsor benefits documents from year to year
• Prepare and edit sponsorship decks for national events
• Prepare written proposals, including solicitation materials, executive summaries, and thank you notes for assigned sponsors
• Assist development and sponsor team with editing letters, proposals, and other written materials
• Assist Senior Director, Partnerships & Stewardship with new projects as needed

Finance & Administration

• Responsible for all administrative duties for the senior vice president, development, marketing & technology
• Manage and maintain calendar and travel arrangements for the senior vice president
• Prepare expense reports and other miscellaneous items

Oversees timely and accurate processing of all revenue and invoices, and maintains accurate records of all donations and donor information through Raiser’s EdgeBest Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.

Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits programs that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.

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