Hong Kong - Employment - Senior Development Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely with different fundraising teams to develop appropriate events/campaigns that help achieve respective fundraising targets and event objectives including but not limited to donor experience and operation efficiency.

• Initiate innovative ideas and make recommendations to improve the existing fundraising events/campaigns and develop attractive initiatives with interesting elements.

• Work with internal stakeholders to maximize potential partnership of the events and identify solicitation opportunities to achieve maximum fundraising results.

• Develop and manage budget for assigned fundraising events and merchandise sales campaigns, and ensure all initiatives are executed within the designated budget parameters and maximize effectiveness of investment.

• Prepare proposal and financial/evaluation reports on all fundraising events and merchandise sales campaigns.

• Work closely with team members in managing vendors and contractors to deliver high quality events or merchandise items; and designing manpower plans and logistics plans to facilitate their smooth execution.

• Constantly review and refine, if necessary, the protocols and procedural manuals for all fundraising activities and events to uphold their standard.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• University graduate preferably in event management, business administration or equivalent

• At least 10 years’ solid experience in organizing or managing events with no less than 5 years as managerial role

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Excellent event management and organization skills with the ability to develop meaningful partnerships and efficiently manage different vendors

• Strategic thinking, aggressive & result-driven mindset, and pro-active planning abilities

• Proven experience in managing complex events simultaneously

• Ability to maintain professional maturity and composure under stressful and emergent situations

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills in order to assess risks and make good judgement

• Solid experience in going after revenue targets

• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese

• Strong leadership and presentation skills