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Events and Engagement Manager

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    June 2, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    USD $55,000 - $65,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Disaster Relief, Family, Mental Health, Victim Support

    Description

    The Events and Engagement Manager will be an integral part of the Development and Marketing team, focusing on event planning and execution and community building efforts that support the advancement of the organization. This position will engage in all levels of event planning and management in conjunction with the Director of Marketing and Events and manage critical external relationships with the Junior Board and supporters raising funds on behalf of the organization. A successful candidate has a passion and aptitude for fundraising and will bring a balance of detail-oriented event planning and creative problem solving to the role.

    Event Management – Fundraising (60%)

    • Support Director of Marketing and Events with planning scope and needs for events
    • Support Program team in logistics and day-of support for large-scale events
    • Manage budget and planning calendars
    • Manage invoicing of event sponsors and donors
    • Coordinate event meetings; manage progress reports
    • Coordinate volunteer recruiting and scheduling, day-of management
    • Coordinate in-kind donations for event-related needs
    • Track auction, raffle, games during planning and day-of
    • Support recruitment of sponsors, guests and participants

    Community Fundraising Program Management (20%)

    • Support the efforts of community members running fundraisers that benefit Tuesday’s Children
    • Actively innovate community fundraising program expansion
    • Manage peer-to-peer fundraising platform and support external users
    • Coordinate materials, graphics, guest speakers, etc, needed at community fundraisers
    • Collaborate with Finance team to reconcile revenue

    Junior Board Management (20%)

    • Manage recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of Junior Board to support organization’s mission
    • Managing membership requirements for current members
    • Conduct regular meetings in conjunction with the co-chairs
    • Guide junior board in organizing events and fundraisers
    • Facilitate participation in organization’s core activities as volunteers, ambassadors and supporters

    Skills & Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree
    • 3-5 years of relevant experience in a nonprofit fundraising environment
    • Experience in event planning and management, particularly with a fundraising focus
    • Experience in leading community engagement activities
    • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Goal-oriented and proactive, problem-solving mindset
    • Proficiency in Bloomerang (or similar CRM) and online fundraising tools

    The Events and Engagement Manager will be an integral part of the Development and Marketing team, focusing on event planning and execution and community building efforts that support the advancement of the organization. This position will engage in all levels of event planning and management in conjunction with the Director of Marketing and Events and manage critical external relationships with the Junior Board and supporters raising funds on behalf of the organization. A successful candidate has a passion and aptitude for fundraising and will bring a balance of detail-oriented event planning and creative problem solving to the role.

    Event Management – Fundraising (60%)

    • Support Director of Marketing and Events with planning scope and needs for events
    • Support Program team in logistics and day-of support for large-scale events
    • Manage budget and planning calendars
    • Manage invoicing of event sponsors and donors
    • Coordinate event meetings…

    Benefits

    Benefits include Healthcare, Flex 125 Cafeteria Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, Direct Deposit, and Disability.

    Benefits include Healthcare, Flex 125 Cafeteria Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, Direct Deposit, and Disability.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
    Associated Location
    New York, NY, USA

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