PJH & Associates, a first-in-class fundraising consulting, event planning and management organization, assists Chicago-area non-profit organizations with their annual corporate events. Since opening its doors in 1986, PJH has partnered with hundreds of nonprofits - raising more than $1 Billion for clients in just the last 20 years - helping to make the community a better and more vibrant place to live. PJH continues to stand at the forefront of the evolving fundraising world, and despite many changes, the priority remains constant: to help partner organizations achieve the best financial outcome possible while hosting a premier event with a priority on an informative program and enjoyable guest experience.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Fundraising Account Associate (Entry-level)
(Full-time: In-Person and Remote)
Description of Position
PJH & Associates seeks an energetic, hard-working and skilled professional with a wide range of administrative, cognitive and technical skills. A Fundraising Account Executive is a member of the team responsible for managing multiple projects annually by serving as a liaison to clients and donors, facilitating and coordinating all aspects of several fundraising events. The successful candidate will be trained to help plan, guide, coordinate, and implement signature events, galas, and other special events for not-for-profit clientele.
Major Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Work as a member of a team serving client needs
Create and manage overall project plan
Develop prospect lists and relationship analysis
Prepare and distribute all pre- and post-event communications
Keep accurate event records and data
Administer and maintain confidential fundraising information in a database and hold primary responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the information
Maintain and deliver reports on fundraising progress daily
Engage and communicate with donors regarding all fulfillment for sponsorship
Prepare, manage and implement event day registration and seating
Develop web content
Assist in graphic design of event collateral as needed
Support logistical needs, including occasional vendor outreach
Perform other duties as necessary
Prerequisite Skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellence in project management
Experience in communicating with donors and/or clients
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Attention to detail
Capacity to manage and prioritize several projects and tasks with over-lapping deadlines simultaneously
Optional Skills
Experience in donor database management, a plus
Proficiency with PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud programs, a plus
Knowledge of Chicago philanthropic community
Other Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to work numerous evenings and occasional weekends during event seasons
Salary and Benefits
Salary based on experience
Annual reviews with possibility of merit and cost of living adjustments
Robust health and dental insurance options available
Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave policy including 12+ paid holidays
Retirement plan participation after three years of employment
Public transportation costs covered
Free membership to on-site fitness center
Logistics Account Executive (Mid-level)
(Full-time: In-Person and Remote)
Description of Position
PJH & Associates seeks an energetic, hard-working and skilled professional with a wide range of administrative, cognitive and technical skills. The Logistics Account Executive is a member of the team responsible for managing multiple projects annually by serving as a liaison to clients and vendors, facilitating and coordinating all logistical aspects of several events. The successful candidate will be trained to help plan, guide, coordinate, and implement signature events, galas, and other special events for not-for-profit clientele.
Major Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Maintain logistics calendar for the entire team, documenting venue holds and confirmed dates
Conduct venue outreach to secure an acceptable event date and venue for client
Review and negotiate contracts with venue and various vendors
Manage vendor relations such as entertainment, décor, photography, auctioneer, caterer, valet, audio/visual
Work as primary liaison with event venue, and all third-party vendors
Help to develop and implement event program, including run-of-show, basic scripting, and program cueing
Perform other duties as necessary
Prerequisite Skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellence in project management
Experience in communicating with clients and/or third-party vendors
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Attention to detail
Capacity to manage and prioritize several projects and tasks with over-lapping deadlines simultaneously
Optional Skills
Knowledge with vendor contract and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), a plus
Experience with PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud programs, a plus
Other Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of three years’ experience in related field
Specific knowledge or experience in special event management, a plus
Ability to work numerous evenings and occasional weekends during event seasons
Salary and Benefits
Salary based on experience
Annual reviews with possibility of merit and cost of living adjustments
Robust health and dental insurance options available
Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave policy including 12+ paid holidays
Retirement plan participation after three years of employment
Public transportation costs covered
Free membership to on-site fitness center
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