Development & Family Engagement Specialist

Why Join Our Team:

The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. With compassion, understanding, and support, we connect individuals and families to a world of possibilities that promote independence.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Insurance- Medical, Dental & Vision 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• And so much more!

Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with occasional evening or weekend hours for events.

A day in the life of a Development & Family Engagement Specialist:

• Solicits, develops and maintains relationships with fundraising event sponsors and community partners.
• Coordinates and tracks sponsorships, monetary contributions, raffle and silent auction items, in-kind donations, and other contributions.
• Supports the planning and implementation of fundraising campaigns and other development activities.
• Maintains accurate records related to donors, sponsors, grants, and fundraising activities.
• Leads and coordinates annual membership recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with families and members and serves as a staff liaison for family engagement activities.
• Coordinates and supports family advocacy initiatives and opportunities for families and members to participate in local, state, and agency advocacy efforts.
• Promotes membership, advocacy, and engagement opportunities through appropriate agency communication channels.
• Maintains accurate and current membership and family contact information.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes fundraising, internal, community, and third-party events.
• Assists with recruiting and coordinating volunteers for special events and other activities.
• Coordinates event-related sponsorship recognition, donations, promotional materials, and other logistical needs.
• Represents The Arc Wayne at community events and activities and promotes the agency's mission, programs, fundraising opportunities, membership, and advocacy efforts.
• Assists with written materials, correspondence, promotional materials, and communications related to development, membership, family engagement, and advocacy.
• Maintains confidentiality and accurate records.
• Keeps up-to-date mailing records for families, individuals The Arc Wayne supports, donors, employees, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field with one-year experience in fundraising, development, community engagement, public relations, marketing, membership development or event coordination OR Associate's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field with three years' experience in fundraising, development, community engagement, public relations, marketing, membership development, or event coordination.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid New York State Driver's License that meets Agency driver standard.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, self-direct, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with donors, sponsors, families, members, volunteers, and community partners.
• Ability to solicit donations and sponsorships.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Vision and Core Values:

Come help us be the leading provider of innovative, quality supports and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development through our core values of:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Empowerment