Donor Engagement and Special Events Lead

• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree

The Donor Engagement and Special Events Lead provides logistical and operational support for House of Ruth Maryland's fundraising, donor engagement, volunteer program, and community outreach efforts. This position plays a vital role in delivering exceptional corporate donor stewardship, coordinating fundraising events, managing volunteer engagement, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the Development Department.

Working collaboratively with the Director of Development, Associate Director of Development & Engagement, Marketing & Communications Manager, and Data Specialist, the Donor Engagement and Special Events Lead ensures fundraising activities are well organized, corporate donors receive timely and meaningful stewardship, volunteers have a positive experience, and community partnerships and third-party hosted events are effectively supported.

• Coordinate donor stewardship activities, sponsorship fulfillment, and donor appreciation initiatives.
• Maintain organized files related to fundraising campaigns, sponsor ships, and corporate donor correspondence.
• Serve as the point of contact for corporate and community organizations seeking to engage with HRM , including but not limited to corporate volunteering, financial donation drives , and third-party hosted events.
• Develop new vendor and corporate sponsor relationships and cultivate existing relationships in coordination with the Associate Director of Development & Engagement.
• Coordinate volunteer appreciation and recognition activities.
• Work with group volunteers in support of community events and other House of Ruth program activities.
• Coordinate the logistical planning and execution of fundraising and stewardship events, including the spring event, Crabaret, Fill the House, Adopt-a-Family, donor cultivation events, and other agency initiatives.
• Develop and maintain event timelines, planning checklists, and logistical schedules.
• Coordinate event registrations, guest lists, seating charts, name badges, signage, and printed materials.
• Manage vendor communications and event logistics under the direction of the Director of Development.
• Coordinate event setup, breakdown, volunteer assignments, and day-of-event operations.
• Coordinate and manage silent auctions, raffles, sponsorship recognition, and donor hospitality activities.
• Ensure sponsorship benefits and recognition are fulfilled accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare post-event reports, including attendance, expenses, sponsorship fulfillment, and recommendations for improvement.

• Coordinate third-party fundraising events and community engagement activities benefiting House of Ruth Maryland.
• Serve as a primary contact for community organizations hosting fundraising events.
• Represent House of Ruth Maryland at community events and outreach opportunities related to fundraising and development.
• Co-organize and support HRM program-specific events, including but not limited to events hosted by or on behalf of the Training Institute, shelter, and HRM staff.

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure fundraising campaigns, event promotions, and sponsorship recognition materials are completed according to established timelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve event processes, volunteer coordination, and donor stewardship activities to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Success in this position will be measured by:

• Positive donor, volunteer, sponsor, and community partner experiences.
• Successful execution of fundraising events within…