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Rock Family of Companies Program Manager, beNeFit in Detroit, Michigan
The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.
Whether it is investing capital to create additional jobs, bringing new life to a building or activating a public space, our philosophy is simple: effect positive change in Detroit and the communities we call home . Rock Ventures is a For-More-Than-Profit organization located in the heart of Detroit. Our mission is to strategically vet and pursue opportunities, align interests and provide key services across the affiliated companies, comprising founder and chairman Dan Gilbert's Rock Family of Companies. As a For-More-Than-Profit organization we believe in doing well by doing good. When it comes to doing well by our team members and the communities we operate in, the question is never “are we doing enough?” The question should always be, “what more can we do?” Our organization seeks *to attract diverse talent; engage, develop and retain team members; better engage with the community on issues of race, police brutality, equity and inclusion; and share our commitment so that we can drive the conversation forward. * Apply today to jump into a career that means more than just “going to work.”
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or foundation/non-profit management or equivalent degree/work experience
2 years of experience in fundraising and events
Experience in a non-profit or foundation environment
Experience with creative problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
4 years of experience in fundraising and events
Proficiency in Salesforce or similar donor database software
Job Summary
The Program Manager for beNeFit at NF Forward (NFF) will oversee sponsorship and event management, fundraising strategies, and donor relations at NF Forward. This role is responsible for all project management aspects for the annual fundraiser, beNeFit , Key responsibilities include the annual beNeFit auction, coordinating with Rock Events, maintaining donor relationships, executing social media initiatives, and supporting overall program operations.
Responsibilities
Responsible for sponsorship and event management including sponsor benefits, marketing material management, fundraising solicitation or technical support
Responsible for developing the fundraising strategy for all donor types including leveraging relationships with vendors to maintain a $10M+ revenue stream
Work closely with the Associate Operations Manager to ensure the that the event planning needs and operations of NF Forward function hand in hand as a complete set of processes
Responsible for the annual beNeFit auction with duties including item solicitation and collection (photographing images, editing certificates, descriptions, values), act as NF Forward’s representative in event planning when working with Rock Events, management of the auction site and software and winner coordination
Responsible for the coordination of event planning with the Rock Events Team
Responsible for identifying candidates for gala honorees
Responsible for the coordination of video assets with Woodward Original for approval and run of show
Maintain a suite of highly customized document templates to enhance communication with donors
Responsible for the RSVP management and seating chart for the event
Maintain donor relationships and develop and execute the donor relations strategy
Responsible for the execution and metric tracking of social media initiatives for NF Forward (NFF)
Manage the relationship with Bidpal/OneCause (auction software vendor) including software needs, on site coordination, auction planning and execution
Plan and execute content changes on NFF website
Provide additional support to program managers, other leadership staff and special projects as needed
Provide documents, reports, presentations for NFF board leadership as needed
Benefits and Perks
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks (https://www.myrocketcareer.com/working-here/benefits/) .
Who We Are
Detroit-based Rock Ventures serves and connects Rocket Mortgage Founder and Cleveland Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan Gilbert’s portfolio of more than 100 companies. The Family of Companies’ mission is to increase growth, innovation and prosperity in the cities in which its thousands of team members live, work and play. Key initiatives include real estate development, community investments and economic development.
Disclaimer
This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group. We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members.
Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, application for employment, or interview, please visit our FAQ page at www.myrocketcareer.com/how-we-hire/faqs/ for details on how to contact our team.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.
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