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Position Purpose:
The Events and Engagement Manager is key to the further expansion of our fundraising program and an important member of Sinai Chicago's Development team, reporting to the Chief Development Officer. With Development leadership, this role designs and implements year-round strategies for engaging new and longtime donors through consistent and compelling events and outreach. This position is responsible for managing the Sinai Chicago Golf Outing, future dinners and luncheons, as well as salons, receptions, and on-site tours.
Key Job Activities:
Plans and manages an annual calendar of events that complement and achieve fundraising and donor engagement goals in conjunction with Development leadership. Event management duties include, but are not limited to, event planning and budgeting; staffing event committees; engaging vendors; obtaining permits; recruiting and coordinating volunteers; serving as a primary point person for sponsors and attendees; and reporting on event performance and financial outcomes.
Serves as the event lead and project manager for key signature events and donor engagement.
Plans and implements an annual marketing strategy to elevate events and secure sponsorships in collaboration with other Development team members.
Develops and maintains long-term relationships with donors, volunteers, and other caregiver groups across Sinai Chicago to foster a shared commitment to advance fundraising efforts, conveying dedication to, and understanding of the impact of philanthropy on Sinai Chicago's mission.
Develops and implements plan to grow select auxiliaries as assigned.
Contributes to organizational planning and strategy for the Development Department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor's degree required.
3-5 years of relevant development and fundraising experience.
Previous experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies, annual campaigns, and event management, with.
Knowledge and Skills:
Collaborative team member with the ability to take initiative and responsibility for assigned tasks and work effectively in an outcomes-focused environment.
Detail-oriented, timely, and able to move multiple projects forward simultaneously.
Self-starter with a strong collaborative work ethic and ability to work independently.
Strong project and budget planning, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Positive, service-oriented, and have a demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of different individuals and groups.
Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including some evening and weekend duties. • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Certifications/Licenses: • None
Workplace Conditions:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch
The employee is occasionally required to stand
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office environment and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
Category 1 - Job usually involves contact with patients or patient's specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible
Category 2 - Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens
xCategory 3 - Job does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens. Incumbent does not perform or help in emergency medical care or first aid as a part of his/her job.
Benefits:
Sinai Health System's goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive benefit package possible while balancing our fiscal commitments and obligations. Sinai Health Systems currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision sinaichicago.org and prescription coverage. Along with Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program and Student Loan Assistance. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Sinai Health Systems.
Registry (per diem) Caregivers are caregivers who work less than 1,000 hours in a calendar year. Registry caregivers are employees of Sinai Health System but are typically on an as needed basis. These caregivers may be called upon to cover full-time or part-time caregivers during PTO events or sick leave as well as to provide supplemental coverage. Registry Caregivers are not eligible for Sinai's benefit programs with the exception for Sick-C, PPO Medical Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and non-match eligible contribution to the Sinai Health System Consolidated 403(b) retirement savings plan.
Living the Values:
TEAMWORK - Caregiver works together with other caregivers to create and maintain an inclusive workplace where differences, inclusivity, conflict resolution and open communication are valued
RESPECT - Caregiver shows mutual respect and fairness, treats each person with dignity and encourages each individual's unique talents and contributions
QUALITY - Caregiver improves our services by following protocol and suggesting improvements based on observations, continuous learning and industry best practices
INTEGRITY - Caregiver holds self and others accountable for their actions and are honest and ethical in all dealings
SAFETY - Caregiver practices behaviors that promote safety for all patients, visitors, and caregivers
ROLE MODEL - Caregiver is a dependable role model and champions our values through their daily interactions with patients, customers and coworkers