Seneca Family of Agencies
Regional Development Manager (Hybrid) - Bay Area
Seneca Family of Agencies, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
OverviewSeneca Family of Agencies is seeking a
Community Engagement Manager
to support Seneca's unwavering mission: Unconditional Care and support to children and families that are going through some of the most difficult times of their lives. As one of California's top nonprofit providers of specialty mental health services, we provide a broad continuum of services, which today reach over 18,000 youth and families throughout California and Washington State each year.
As the
Community Engagement Manager,
you will play a vital role in planning, coordinating, and executing special events and engaging with community volunteers, organizations, and individual donors to support Seneca's mission and fundraising efforts in the Bay Area and Northern California regions.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies
provides a broad continuum of permanency, mental health, education, and juvenile justice services to youth and families throughout California and Washington. Seneca is committed to supporting historically underrepresented communities and informing agency policies and practices through its agency-wide DEI Initiative and DEI Advisory Board. Seneca is committed to fostering an agency culture that is welcoming, cooperative, and inclusive of diverse peoples and worldviews.
Seneca has been voted as one of Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for 7 consecutive years.
ResponsibilitiesEvent Planning and Management
Plan, manage, and execute a variety of special events, including galas, donor appreciation events, and other community outreach initiatives to expand our reach.
Achieve special event fundraising goals in contribution to overall agency-wide fundraising goals.
Coordinate event marketing and promotional activities, including invitations, online registration, social media promotion, and event materials.
Engage and coordinate Seneca staff and leadership in support of local events, as attendees or volunteer support.
Manage event budgets and ensure financial goals are met.
Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to special events, volunteer management, and fundraising.
Relationship Building and Collaboration
Collaborate with Director of Major Gifts and regional community leadership boards to cultivate relationships with event sponsors, vendors, community partners, and stakeholders to enhance support for special events and the organization's mission.
Manage and continue to develop regional community leadership boards, supporting virtual and in-person board meetings, developing opportunities to leverage board member time and contributions.
Prospect, build, and maintain relationships with corporate partners. Serve as the first point of contact with corporate partners in the region.
Volunteer Management
Create and maintain a volunteer database, ensuring accurate records of volunteer information, availability, skills, and interests.
Conduct volunteer orientations, trainings, and provide ongoing support and recognition to volunteers to appreciate their contributions.
Donor and Community Engagement
Regularly provide content for team marketing and communications efforts.
Utilize the CRM system to track donor interactions and analyze data.
Prepare reports, presentations, and updates on event outcomes, volunteer statistics, and donor engagement for the fundraising/development team and organizational leadership.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years proven experience in development (specifically in the areas below), preferably in a non-profit or fundraising environment.
Building relationships with donors, and identifying and cultivating corporate partnerships to secure sponsorships and long-term support
Planning and managing events, including recruiting, engaging, and managing volunteers
Engaging local communities and partners to fundraise and support the company's mission
Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in using event management software, volunteer management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Travel to the Seneca office in Oakland will be required weekly as well as extensive travel and community outreach throughout the following counties: Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, Marin, Sonoma, Napa.
Evening and weekend work as needed to support events and leadership boards.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
This is a hybrid role.
Occasional evenings and weekends required.
Benefits
Starting at
$78,665 - $92,665
per year.
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification.
Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
Salary increases each year.
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
Comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
50% paid premiums for dependents
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
Community Engagement Manager
to support Seneca's unwavering mission: Unconditional Care and support to children and families that are going through some of the most difficult times of their lives. As one of California's top nonprofit providers of specialty mental health services, we provide a broad continuum of services, which today reach over 18,000 youth and families throughout California and Washington State each year.
As the
Community Engagement Manager,
you will play a vital role in planning, coordinating, and executing special events and engaging with community volunteers, organizations, and individual donors to support Seneca's mission and fundraising efforts in the Bay Area and Northern California regions.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies
provides a broad continuum of permanency, mental health, education, and juvenile justice services to youth and families throughout California and Washington. Seneca is committed to supporting historically underrepresented communities and informing agency policies and practices through its agency-wide DEI Initiative and DEI Advisory Board. Seneca is committed to fostering an agency culture that is welcoming, cooperative, and inclusive of diverse peoples and worldviews.
Seneca has been voted as one of Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for 7 consecutive years.
ResponsibilitiesEvent Planning and Management
Plan, manage, and execute a variety of special events, including galas, donor appreciation events, and other community outreach initiatives to expand our reach.
Achieve special event fundraising goals in contribution to overall agency-wide fundraising goals.
Coordinate event marketing and promotional activities, including invitations, online registration, social media promotion, and event materials.
Engage and coordinate Seneca staff and leadership in support of local events, as attendees or volunteer support.
Manage event budgets and ensure financial goals are met.
Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to special events, volunteer management, and fundraising.
Relationship Building and Collaboration
Collaborate with Director of Major Gifts and regional community leadership boards to cultivate relationships with event sponsors, vendors, community partners, and stakeholders to enhance support for special events and the organization's mission.
Manage and continue to develop regional community leadership boards, supporting virtual and in-person board meetings, developing opportunities to leverage board member time and contributions.
Prospect, build, and maintain relationships with corporate partners. Serve as the first point of contact with corporate partners in the region.
Volunteer Management
Create and maintain a volunteer database, ensuring accurate records of volunteer information, availability, skills, and interests.
Conduct volunteer orientations, trainings, and provide ongoing support and recognition to volunteers to appreciate their contributions.
Donor and Community Engagement
Regularly provide content for team marketing and communications efforts.
Utilize the CRM system to track donor interactions and analyze data.
Prepare reports, presentations, and updates on event outcomes, volunteer statistics, and donor engagement for the fundraising/development team and organizational leadership.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years proven experience in development (specifically in the areas below), preferably in a non-profit or fundraising environment.
Building relationships with donors, and identifying and cultivating corporate partnerships to secure sponsorships and long-term support
Planning and managing events, including recruiting, engaging, and managing volunteers
Engaging local communities and partners to fundraise and support the company's mission
Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in using event management software, volunteer management platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Travel to the Seneca office in Oakland will be required weekly as well as extensive travel and community outreach throughout the following counties: Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, Marin, Sonoma, Napa.
Evening and weekend work as needed to support events and leadership boards.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
This is a hybrid role.
Occasional evenings and weekends required.
Benefits
Starting at
$78,665 - $92,665
per year.
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification.
Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
Salary increases each year.
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
Comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
50% paid premiums for dependents
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.