Job Opportunity

Special Events Manager

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.  
• 5+ years of experience with nonprofit fundraising and event management
• Superior organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Working knowledge of development software such as Bloomerang and Qgiv or other CRM databases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• The ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
• Ability to work independently on collaborative efforts                     
• Excellent follow-up skills

              
 
Job Duties included, but are not limited to:
Fundraising Special Events and Auctions;
Familiar with organizing Golf tournaments and dinner gala events
 

• Assist in managing auctions and other fundraising events
• Work with outside vendors to secure contracts for items such as facility rental, printing, design, and audio visual aids
• Create all mail merges for invitations, letters
• Produce and mail solicitation letters
• Attend all auction committee meetings and compile all materials for committee
• Manage all data entry into auction database
• Manage auction items: storage, delivery, and set-up
• Research and assisting committee with the auction item donations
• Work closely with development team on design and production of program book
• Manage collection of program book ads and information from sponsors and advertisers, making all staff, committee members, sponsors and advertisers aware of and enforcing print deadline
• Co-manage auctions at events, including the set up of auction displays, bid sheets
• Certificates and overseeing the auction check-out
• Assist in processing of invoices, credit card charges and collection of outstanding balances
• Coordinate delivery of items as needed
• Research and coordinate amenity item donations
• Assist with on-site check-in and check-out during events, ensuring smooth guest experience and efficient processes.

 
General Development:
Research and data analysis of donor profiles and regional foundations
Assist with Grant writing/editing as needed
 
Salary range:  $70K -$75K 
Hours:  Full Time  position   
Location: Remote work, occasional in person evening and weekend meetings required