Job Opportunities
Working at Triangle Community Center is a great opportunity for anyone interested in building a career in nonprofit administration, human services, and community organizations all while serving the LGBTQ+ community.
Please take a look at all of our exciting opportunities to join a growing organization.
Development Manager - Fundraising
Job Description
Since 1990 Triangle Community Center has been Fairfield County's leading provider of LGBTQ+ programming and services to nurture growth and connection within the community. Our mission is to empower and advocate for LGBTQ+ people in Connecticut through programming focused on health, community and learning.
Our mental health and case management services reach more than 450 individuals annually and continues to increase. Our programs are attended over 2,500 times a year and we put on one of the largest Pride celebrations in CT: Pride in the Park.
The Development Manager will lead efforts for the creation and implementation of strategic plans to raise significant funds for TCC from major gifts, corporate sponsorships, special campaigns, events and grants. Duties include overseeing and managing fundraising efforts, building strong and successful relationships with donors and volunteers, and collaborating with staff to effectively execute fundraising events.
This full-time position will work in collaboration with and report directly to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee annual fundraising programs, including major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, events and special campaigns
- Identify prospective individual and corporate donors and develop strategies to cultivate those relationships to generate significant revenue throughout the year
- Report monthly/quarterly on metrics goals for Board review
- Maintain ongoing communications with private and corporate donors
- Research donor relation programs at local, state and federal art institutions
- Ensure timely and accurate report deliveries to funders
- Collaborate with staff on the management and planning of fundraising events and donor receptions
- Collaborate with the Executive Director on major gifts and high-dollar corporate sponsorships
- Develop print marketing collateral related to fundraising in collaboration with our Community Engagement Manager
- Supervise and lead the fundraising team
Qualifications:
- Passion for serving the LGBTQ+ community
- Must be a Team player who is committed to TCC’s mission and our clients
- Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master’s degree preferred
- 5+ years of fundraising experience in a non-profit
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Supervisory experience of 2+ direct reports is required
- Effective communications, including superb written and oral communication skills
- Must be a person of high moral character who abides by and models best practices in HR and finance along with best industry standards for non-profit programs, services and management
- Knowledge of and commitment to the health and wellness of the LGBTQ+ community
- Demonstrable, proven track record in high-dollar fundraising
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; exceptional time management
- Self-starter, extremely well organized, detail-oriented, energetic and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Exceptional organizational skills and detailed-oriented
- Successful history of funding from Sponsorships, Events, Major Gifts and Grants
- Familiarity with various fundraising/donor tracking software. Raiser’s Edge NXT experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Compensation and Benefits:
- Budgeted salary range $60,000 - $80,000 annually. Position open until filled.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (employer contribution)
- 15 Days of PTO, accrued throughout the year
- 11 Paid Holidays
Triangle Community Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
To apply for the position please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ctpridecenter.org and include the job title in the subject line.
Director of Programs
Job Description
Since 1990 Triangle Community Center has been Fairfield County's leading provider of LGBTQ+ programming and services to nurture growth and connection within the community. Our mission is to empower and advocate for LGBTQ+ people in Connecticut through programming focused on health, community and learning.
TCC is seeking an entrepreneurial Director of Programs to add to its team! The Director of Programs will apportion their time between managing and developing new programs, supporting and providing oversight of TCC’s existing array of programs, and developing partnerships to promote and increase awareness of TCC.
The position will report directly to the Executive Director and its primary purposes are to A) expand the reach and impact of existing programs both at our home office in Norwalk, CT, and other opportunities in CT as they become available B) explore, develop, and launch new programs based on current gaps in offerings, community feedback, and other opportunities C) work in conjunction with case management and mental health supervisors to increase conversion rates of program attendees where necessary and appropriate.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee programming for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) community with a specific focus on increasing impact, attendance, and reach of programs
- Develop new programs and events with a particular focus on serving LGBTQ youth, young adults, families, older adults, and POC communities
- Implement and manage all TCC programs for LGBTQ people, friends and allies
- Design tools for demographic data collection for those utilizing TCC and its resources
- Design and implement needs assessments, program evaluations, and facilitator evaluations
- Recruit, engage, retain, supervise, and train volunteer group leaders and facilitators so that agency and department goals are communicated effectively, job performance is continuously evaluated and appropriate training is given
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Development Director and Executive Director to seek new funding opportunities and develop proposals for funding to sustain and build programs and partnership collaboration related to communities listed above
- Community organizing with a particular focus on engaging program participants and volunteers.
- Work with the Executive Director to develop policies, procedures and best practices for TCC programs
- Write monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports to Executive Director
- Create and manage outreach strategies to promote programs offered at TCC to the LGBTQ community in Fairfield County, CT and other parts of the state
- Serve as project manager for grant programs ensuring that all projects meet deliverables, stated objectives, standards, timeline, reporting, and budget
- Special projects as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of successfully supervising, motivating, and encouraging group leaders/facilitators with the ability to sustain and grow successful work teams
- Bachelor’s degree required; MSW preferred; plus at least 5 years of experience in program delivery (preferably in the LGBTQ community) and/or social work (preferably in the LGBTQ community)
- Entrepreneurial self-starter, with the ability to take ownership of our programs with guidance from Executive Director
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; exceptional time management, extremely well organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Must possess good training skills and the ability to evaluate effective program trainers
- Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule
- Passion for serving the LGBTQ community
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Effective communication skills, including written and oral communication skills
- Must be a person of high moral character who abides by and models best practices in HR and finance along with best industry standards for non-profit programs, services and management
- Knowledge of and commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, specifically youth and communities of color
- Experience in community outreach, including social networking and online organizing
- Experience and proven track record in grant writing and grant management
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet management, email and internet research
- Knowledge in data management, website content management and email servers preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
- Budgeted salary range $50,000 - $60,000 annually. Position open until filled.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (employer contribution)
- 15 Days of PTO, accrued throughout the year
- 11 Paid Holidays
Additional Information
Triangle Community Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
To apply for the position please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ctpridecenter.org and include the job title in the subject line.
Community Engagement Manager
Job Description
Since 1990 Triangle Community Center has been Fairfield County's leading provider of LGBTQ+ programming and services to nurture growth and connection within the community. Our mission is to empower and advocate for LGBTQ+ people in Connecticut through programming focused on health, community and learning.
The Community Engagement Manager for the Triangle Community Center serves a vital role in the financial success and communication of the organization. This position serves in the Development Department and is a direct report to the Development Manager.
Responsibilities:
Events
- Manage all TCC special events, including annual Pride in the Park and Gala, in conjunction with the Development Manager, Executive Director and respective event planning committees
- Plan events from start to finish according to established goals and plans
- Develop and implement ways to enhance each event’s key performance indicators
- Prepare budgets and ensure adherence to said budgets
- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
- Manage volunteer recruitment and work with key event volunteers
- Analyze the event’s planning and overall success and create pre/post-event reports
Media: Print, Digital, and Social
- Develop strong relationships with local and statewide media contacts
- Maintain media list, draft press releases and organizational statements and elevate the visibility of TCC in local and statewide media and via social media
- Manage social media content and develop effective delivery plan
- Maintain and develop TCC website as a resource for clients, donors, and volunteers.
- Special projects as assigned by supervisor
Fundraising
- Support fundraising effort by creating event ticket, donation, and sign-up forms and pages
- Data entry and database maintenance
- General administrative support for fundraising functions
Qualifications:
- 4-year college degree (Bachelor’s) preferred, preferably in communication, or marketing
- Minimum of two years relevant, non-profit experience with proven success in the following areas:
- large event management
- fundraising development
- media promotions and social media content management
- Knowledge of and experience with the LGBTQ+ community
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective communications, including superb written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and detailed-oriented
- Planning and organizing
- Decision-making and efficient implementation
- Strong leadership skills and team-oriented
- Volunteer management and relational skills
- Familiarity with Raisers Edge, ClickBid, JustGiving software is a huge plus.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Budgeted salary range $45,000 - $55,000 annually. Position open until filled
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (employer contribution)
- 15 Days of PTO, accrued throughout the year
- 11 Paid Holidays
Additional Information
Triangle Community Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
To apply for the position please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ctpridecenter.org and include the job title in the subject line.