Job Description
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Director of Fund Development, we are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Event Manager to lead the planning and execution of our organizational events, ensuring they align with agency-wide goals and support our mission-focused community engagement initiatives.
This position is on-site within our Development Office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY:
- Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of events from initial concept through post-event wrap-up.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and task delegation to the Event Coordinator. Collaborate with internal departments (Programs, Operations, Communications) to integrate events with company strategy.
- Oversee all logistical elements, including venue selection/setup, vendor negotiation, contracts, catering, transportation, and equipment.
- Manage event budgets, process invoices, and monitor expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Partner with the Communications team to coordinate digital promotion, social media campaigns, and print materials. Manage event communications with staff, volunteers, and external partners.
- Provide on-site management, including guest check-in, vendor oversight, and troubleshooting.
- Compile attendee data, feedback, and key metrics to create post-event reports summarizing ROI, outcomes, and recommendations for future improvement.
- Maintain organization of event equipment and supplies.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE
- A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field is required. Master's Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of successful event management. 6-8 years is preferred.
- Familiarity with fundraising, nonprofits, and donor engagement is preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and handle logistics.