Community Engagement Manager

Job Summary: 

The Community Engagement & Events Manager creates community engagement with Treehouse through events, donation drives, external initiatives and outreach. With a focus on relationship building, this role works across departments to ensure fundraising and programs goals and needs are met through managing key relationships with individual and corporate donors, community groups, volunteers and vendors. Innovative, creative, detail-oriented, and personable, the manager plans, coordinates and implements Treehouse fundraising and cultivation events, donation drives, third-party events, speaking engagements, and outreach opportunities. The manager helps to ensure Treehouse meets its fundraising event and in-kind donation goals, deepens community partnerships, and inspires long-term commitment to youth in foster care. 

Pay Transparency: This position’s annual salary range is; $69,113.80 to $76,791.65 

**A submitted resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process for this position; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.**

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Events

• Partner with Chief Development Officer & Director of Institutional & Community Giving to plan, execute and evaluate annual fundraising events to achieve donor acquisition, engagement, and revenue goals, including the Champions luncheon.   
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with high-level event chairs, committees, TAB and Governance Boards, and table captains of fundraising events. 
• Recruit and cultivate relationships with table captains, drive hosts, and corporate and community partners. 
• Develop and implement event content and attendee experience in partnership with development leadership and communications team, including theme, program content, printed and digital collateral, and event decor.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure events and campaigns reflect Treehouse mission, values, and visual identity.
• Manage event logistics, including budgets, timelines, contracts, venues, vendors and production details.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and sign a confidentiality agreement.

Community Fundraising & Engagement

• Serve as primary community contact for individuals, companies, schools, and groups who want to host fundraisers or donation drives benefiting Treehouse
• Participate in developing and implementing annual strategies to maximize the impact and funds raised through donation drives and third-party fundraising initiatives.
• Create and maintain toolkits, guidance, and resources and provide excellent customer service to support community-led fundraising efforts.
• Support peer-to-peer campaigns and seasonal giving opportunities with outreach, recognition, and engagement strategies.
• Cultivate ongoing relationships with community champions to encourage recurring participation.
• Coordinate speaking engagements, site visits, and agency tours to connect supporters with Treehouse’s impact.
• Partner with Treehouse Store team to plan and execute donation drives that meet organizational objectives and youth needs.
• Partner with Corporate Engagement Officer to develop and maintain successful relationships with businesses that promote and deepen employee engagement and giving.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of events, outreach, and engagement activities in Salesforce, Classy, and Campaign Monitor according to organizational standards.
• Track revenue, participation, and impact of engagement efforts to inform strategic planning and reporting. 
• Contribute to annual development planning and departmental collaboration. 
• Partner with Development team on other initiatives as assigned. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in event planning, community engagement, fundraising, or related nonprofit organization work.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice and ability to effectively engage in candid conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. 
• Reliable transportation, current driver's license, and maintain current insurance as required by Washington State, and provide proof of such upon request. 
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours. 
• Must clear criminal record and motor vehicle driving background checks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to plan and execute events from start to finish, with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience managing event budgets, vendors, and logistics for small- and large-scale events.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and support individuals and groups to take action.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, including experience with public speaking to a wide array of audiences. 
• Demonstrated attention to detail with a high level of accuracy. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects and assignments and meet deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain working relationships with businesses, community organizations, donors, volunteers and individuals of various ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 
• Ability and aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology necessary for successful day-to-day functioning in a business environment. 
• Ability and aptitude with using CRM software to track donor or customer relationships.
• Previous nonprofit fundraising experience preferred. 
• Experience using Salesforce, Campaign Monitor, Classy preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, Hybrid
• Monday - Friday  
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm  
• Location: 2100 24th Ave S., Suite 200, Seattle WA, 98144 
• Must reside in Washington State to comply with workplace reporting requirements.
• Regular travel to Seattle office to meet with team members, volunteers and donors.

Physical and Mental Conditions:

• Mental Requirements – ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances and to interact effective with people in a positive manner that creates confidence and trust. 
• Physical Requirements – long periods of stationary work, working on a computer, moving between various work areas, going up and down stairs, talking on the phone, work with a computer/office equipment, and sitting at a desk or table while listening, talking, and taking notes.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Treehouse values diversity and it is expressed in all aspects of our work, from the individuals and communities we serve to our organizational culture, employees and volunteers. We understand that historic structural inequities have influenced each one of us, and we use this knowledge to deliberately cultivate the success of all people and treat everyone with dignity, humanity and respect.

Treehouse believes that our capacity to effect sustainable change is strengthened when diverse individuals, beliefs and perspectives are included. We model an institutional commitment to equity by investing resources at all levels and working toward measurable indicators of change.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions. This commitment reflects our core belief in creating an inclusive environment that empowers all individuals to contribute fully and meaningfully to our mission.