5 Development jobs

EVENTS AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER General description : This position functions as a primary member of the development team, helping achieve the department’s annual fundraising and stewardship goals. The Events and Development Manager reports to the museum’s Deputy Director and is responsible for the planning and execution of the museum’s major fundraising events, including the annual Art Auction, and the annual Gala, and the museum’s facility rentals. The Events and Development Manager also oversees the museum’s exhibition openings and all other donor engagement events throughout the year. Reporting responsibilities: Deputy Director Supervisory Responsibilities: none FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, full-time Fundraising Event Management Responsibilities : Creating a strategic plan with the development team in regards to set fundraising goals for major events Assuring that the events calendar does not overlap with other area charities’ major events. Creating income and expense budgets with the deputy director for each event, and keeping track of the budgets (analyzing, reporting and using data for future planning) Planning and soliciting outside underwriting for events in coordination with the development team and preparing sponsorship proposals and materials in collaboration with the development department strategy Serving as project manager for each event and overseeing the project team (staff, committees, trustees, volunteers, outside vendors, and underwriters) Planning and managing all aspects of events in a timely and fiscally responsible manner Tracking and monitoring systems for ticket and table sales Schedule and conduct all event committee meetings, and prepare all necessary materials to ensure proper follow through on action items Overseeing, cultivating, and recommending prospects to grow event committees Cultivating relationships with artists for participation in the annual Art Auction in collaboration with the curatorial team and serving as the primary point person for artists Managing all aspects of the art auction to assure a smooth and timely process Managing all aspects of the annual gala event Working with other museum departments such as communications and design on corresponding aspects of events Drafting text for event descriptions used in marketing and printed materials Acting as museum’s representative in jointly sponsored events Serving as primary point person with special event speakers and auctioneers/MCs Ensuring appropriate recognition and follow through of event underwriters Exhibition Opening and Special Event Management : Collaborating with curatorial staff to set the schedule of exhibition openings, member, and special events Overseeing the management of the museum’s master events calendar Coordinating special event food, beverage, and vendor needs Managing caterers, bartenders, photographer, service staff, and janitorial staff as needed to develop an appropriate event while remaining within the budget Coordinate hotel accommodations with hotel partner for special guests such as exhibit lenders and event speakers Oversee “day of” event logistics: work with vendors, staff, and volunteers on event set up/take down, coordinate guest check-in, etc. Facility Rental Management : Managing all aspects of private event reservations, including executing contracts, collecting deposits, and coordinating necessary museum staff Continually evaluating trends and competitor pricing and recommending changes, as needed, to facility rental policies, pricing, procedures and sales tactics Creating and maintaining relationships with vendors and event planners. Developing a “preferred vendor list” Actively responding to customer inquiries via phone and/or email with necessary information. Providing opportunities for potential clients to visit the museum for onsite walkthroughs. Working with clients to insure each facility rental conforms to museum guidelines Serving as staff point person with preferred vendors working the event Execute post-event communication, including damage deposit letters and returns, thank you letters, and rental evaluations Other Special Event Responsibilities : Obtaining necessary event permits and licenses, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, legal, and safety requirements Education and experience preparation : Requires Bachelor’s degree in communications, liberal arts, or other related area; a minimum of two years’ experience in event management, fundraising, or customer service activities for a cultural or educational institution; highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests in a fast paced environment; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to cultivate and grow a network of potential event donors and sponsors; ability to make sound, ethical decisions in a strategic manner; good project management and computer skills; ability to work in a team environment and develop productive and cooperative working relationships with others; experience with Altru or other similar CRM software system preferred; collaborative and collegiate; demonstrates creativity, curiosity, a good sense of humor, and a high energy level and enthusiasm for working with a wide range of individuals. Contact with others : The position involves a significant amount of contact with members, donors, trustees, key volunteers, museum staff, and the general public. This includes frequent interaction with individuals that may be of a sensitive or confidential nature. Discretion, sound judgement and a friendly, outgoing demeanor are essential. Working conditions : Staff will work in general office conditions. The position requires a significant amount of computer work and use of general office equipment. Work will require evening and weekend hours consistent with the museum’s schedule of events and activities. To Apply : Please email your cover letter and resume to Genny Boccardo-Dubey, Deputy Director, at gboccardo@lagunaartmuseum.org . Please use “Events and Development Manager” as the subject line

MANAGER OF SPECIAL EVENTS Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a full time Manager of Special Events. MTC produces eight plays annually, on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and Off-Broadway at the historic New York City Center on West 55th Street. The Manager of Special Events is a key position in MTC’s Development Department. This position leads the special events departments and oversees the planning and execution of the all MTC special events for donors and other key constituencies. Duties include: Conceive and plan all MTC special events including: 2 major fundraising events grossing on average $2.3 million per year 40+ donor stewardship and cultivation events (e.g.) donor dinners and receptions 8 Opening Nights 1 annual New Year’s donor trip to London Staff events and other miscellaneous events Create and manage all event budgets, reports, and analysis. Meet or exceed fundraising goals Manage expenses Oversee the creation and printing of all event-related materials; identify venues; negotiate contracts; select menus; and supervise seating and ticketing. Manage a team of two full time event staff members (one full-time associate [directly supervises] and one rotating intern [indirectly supervises]) and supervise all staff and volunteers at events. Interfaces with high-net-worth donors, representatives from corporate sponsoring companies, foundations, patrons, and the senior management and staff of MTC. Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and at least 3-5 years development experience in a comparable institution are required. Development events management experience strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills; superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strong computer skills are essential. Database experience; Tessitura a plus. Knowledge of Social Tables preferred. This is a full time, salaried position with full benefits package including: choice between two group health plans with options for spousal, family and/or domestic partner coverage, basic life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and optional 401(k), voluntary vision, dental and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses. To Apply : Submit cover letter, and resume (in MS Word, PDF or plain text format) with “Manager of Special Events” and your last name in the subject line to: Director, Human Resources, at jobs@mtc-nyc.org . Manhattan Theatre Club is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, ability and perspectives are encouraged to apply.

Sr. Event Coordinator, Special Events Requisition # 18002244 Apply Now   Primary responsibility is to provide higher-level support to institutional and advancement/development events.  Manages portfolio of events as assigned by Manager.  Assists in planning and producing a variety of special events, including fundraising, cultivation, donor recognition, institutional, and community benefit.   Experience :   Five (5) years of work-related experience, with two (2) year’s work experience specifically in special events. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to take and organize minutes. Ability to work efficiently on an individual and group basis. Requires typing skills of 65-70 WPM. Knowledge of computers  Proficiency in Excel and data manipulation, understanding of Advance or current Event and Raiser's Edge database Ability to establish priorities and work independently.   Educational Requirements :   Bachelor’s degree or two years of college education; a combination of work and education is acceptable   License/Certification/Registration Requirements: N/A   Physical Demands :   Nothing extraordinary Working Title: Sr. Event Coordinator, Special Events Business Entity: Corporate Services City: Los Angeles Job Category: Fundraising / Development Job Specialty: Event Planning Position Type: Full-time Shift Length: 8 hour shift Shift Type: Full-time   Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through March each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

Junior Achievement of New York POSITION DESCRIPTION Manager, Special Events THE ORGANIZATION : Junior Achievement of New York's (JA New York) mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy. Junior Achievement’s educational programs impact important societal issues including youth, economic and educational development. Our programs focus on three key content areas — financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work/college readiness. We reach more than 90,000 students annually, thanks to a network of more than 7,200 corporate and community volunteers who teach our high-quality K-12 curricula in school, after-school and in the workplace. JA New York, which serves the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley, is the local affiliate of Junior Achievement USA, the nation’s oldest and largest economic education organization. Our organization is headquartered in midtown Manhattan and includes regional offices on Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley. JA New York has a full-time staff of 30 and an annual revenue budget of $4.8 million. THE POSITION : Manager, Special Events (Reports to the Director of Special Events, under the oversight of the VP for Development and Communications) DETAILED POSITION DESCRIPTION : The Manager of Special Events will support the efforts of the Development and Communications team. The primary areas of focus are as follows: soliciting, managing, and executing auctions; assisting in planning and executing fundraising-focused special events in NYC, Long Island, and Lower Hudson Valley; prospecting and soliciting new companies and individuals to engage with JA New York through special events; and assisting the Development and Communications team with administrative tasks as needed. Position Requirements : Ability to work and communicate appropriately with a variety of stakeholders including board members and their gatekeepers, staff, consultants, interns, donors and volunteers Exceptional detail-oriented and organizational skills required Scheduling and logistics expertise preferred Experience soliciting sponsors, tracking event revenue, and maintaining solicitation schedule Experience with peer-to-peer events fundraising platforms (Qgiv, Kintera or similar) preferred Experience with auction platforms (501 Auctions or similar) preferred Ability to work collaboratively with the Development team and entire organization staff Provide support for event-related social media, e-blasts, etc. Excellent computer and writing skills Customer service experience preferred Ability to speak effectively in public settings High energy, professional demeanor, and discretion when necessary Willingness to take direction and excellent listening skills Availability to work evening events and occasional weekends Qualifications : BA/BS degree 2-3 years of experience in organizing and managing fundraising events and other development work Demonstrated ability to generate revenue through events Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills COMPENSATION : Competitive salary Bonus potential Excellent benefits package Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements and related information to: Junior Achievement of New York events@jany.org Note: Submissions without required information may not be considered.

Development Operations and Events Manager Kansas City, MO Full time R3062   Application Instructions Please complete the online application and attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter in the "Resume/CV" field on the "My Experience" page. Internal applicants should apply through cyresource.   Position Overview City Year Kansas City is seeking a Development Operations & Events Manager to support City Year Kansas City’s efforts to reach its yearly revenue goal of more than $2 million by serving as lead on City Year Kansas City’s first annual gala and other external events, as well as the management of the Development Department’s fundraising database and internal operations process. This role will work closely with the Development Director and Executive Director and is ideal for a detail-oriented and highly organized individual interested in a career in nonprofit management or fundraising.   Job Description   Primary Responsibilities Event Planning & Implementation Serve as the main event lead – or Producer – in planning creative, inspirational events that powerfully communicate City Year’s service, impact, and need for support Oversee all event logistics (event timelines, creating run-of-shows, speaker memos, venue scheduling, etc.) Collaborate with City Year HQ staff on designing event collateral (program books, brochures, posters, etc.) Maintain database of event invitees and help create follow-up engagement plan for event attendees Lead cross-department trainings for City Year staff and AmeriCorps members that participate in events Create budgets for each event led by Development Department Track event purchases to ensure expenses stay within the confines of anticipated budget Hire vendors for external event services as needed (A/V, caterers, entertainment, bartenders, etc.) Development Operations Maintain the integrity and quality of City Year Kansas City’s donor database, as well as provide back of the house support for all fundraising efforts, including gift processing, creating invoices, and tracking donor proposal/report deadlines Track fundraising revenue and prepare weekly revenue reports Ensure that donor accounts, donor activities, and donations are all updated in City Year’s internal database Assist with external meeting preparation through scheduling and creating drafts of meeting agendas/collateral Act as site point for City Year Kansas City’s website, providing maintenance and updates as needed Provide additional administrative support to the Executive Director and Development Director when required   Organization Initiatives and Site Support Participate in cross-department collaboration groups aimed at achieving site-wide goals Attend regional and national City Year calls, meetings, and conferences focused on professional development, best practice sharing, and developing/communicating City Year’s long-term impact strategy On an as needed basis, represent City Year Kansas City in community and networking events   Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more.   City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.