Position: Partnerships & Special Events Coordinator
About: The Salvation Army in Greater Hartford Areas Services (Hartford, CT) is seeking a Strategic Development Manager to create and manage corporate sponsorships for Hartford-area events, emphasizing fundraising, and fostering partnerships with key stakeholders.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, public relations, or equivalent work experience in a related field is preferred; Minimum three years of experience organizing special events (100-8000 people served) and securing sponsorships required; Proven record of raising $250,000+ through large special events and campaign initiatives; Ability to remain tactful and flexible under pressure; Ability to travel and work occasional weekends, holidays, and evenings as assigned; Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service to sponsors while maintaining high confidentiality; Energetic, highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to successfully manage multiple projects gracefully and professionally; Enthusiastic professional and capable of building positive relationships with donors and key stakeholders; Must anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines; Must complete all required trainings upon hire; Must embrace, support, and reflect well on The Salvation Army’s mission and values; Must have experience producing communications, solicitation, and marketing collateral and implementing successful fundraising events; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic graphic design skills
Benefits: Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service), Voluntary life insurance, Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee), Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance), 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan, Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave, Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program, A job with a great purpose
