Events Fundraising Assistant

We are Wingo NYC – a fundraising, events, and digital communications agency, seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, analytical and creative Events Fundraising Assistant. We build powerful and sustainable individual and major giving campaigns including virtual and in-person galas for social and cultural change. Wingo NYC has strengthened 400+ nonprofit clients since 1996 by providing hands-on nonprofit fundraising, event production and design services.

This full-time staff position will support our fundraising work with clients, focusing on special events and reports to the Director of Special Events Fundraising.

Duties:

• Join and participate in weekly client meetings, as needed
• Create and maintain client donor/funder prospect trackers
• Manage client fundraising appeal data including mailing lists
• Conduct research to support events, including prospective venues, vendors and client marketing items
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling client meetings and making follow up calls and emails
• Staff large and small in-person events
• Manage event income and RSVP tracker spreadsheets with precision and timeliness
• Implement online ticket, sponsor and auction pages using various software applications
• Implement event fundraising applications
• Provide phone and email follow-up to event sponsors and ticket buyers
• Produce and oversee print and digital mailings
• Provide other event support, as needed

Experience and Competencies

• 1-2 years administrative or special event experience and can fill this role with competence, grace and humor.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a “customer service” mindset.
• Strong executive functioning, analytical, project management, organizational skills and the ability to independently prioritize and plan.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in group settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms)
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and the missions of our clients
• Able to work evenings as needed for client meetings and events.

Hours and Compensation

• Hours: Monday - Friday 10 AM to 6 PM (Required to be in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays).
• The starting annual salary for this position is $50,000, depending on experience.
• Benefits include 15 days paid time off plus additional end-of-year office closure days, five sick days, $550 per month towards health insurance, and access to dental and vision insurance, commuter discounts, 401(k) and more.
• Based in our sun-filled office near the transit hub of Penn Station in Manhattan in New York City.

How to Apply

Visit our website, wingo.nyc, and respond with a resume and cover letter and let us know why working at Wingo, with our clients, is a good fit for you. Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@wingo.nyc with “Events Fundraising Assistant” in the subject line. Please note interviews will begin after the holidays. Only seriously considered candidates will be contacted. Come One, Come All:

Wingo NYC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, criminal record, or any other status protected by applicable law.