Special Events and Fundraising Manager

Job Summary:

The Special Events and Fundraising Manager is responsible for coordinating operational planning

of special events from initial stages through post-event wrap-up, cultivating sponsor and funder

relationships, and functioning as an onsite manager in the absence of the E.D., including

training, mentoring, and leading staff, interns, and volunteers. This role collaborates with all FCC

team members to ensure day-to-day tasks are completed in a timely manner. This position is

primarily in-person with remote hours available.

Responsibilities:

Special Events & Fundraising

• Manage the design, development, and execution of Special Events (e.g. Love the Fenway, Porchfest), including pre-event planning, logistics, staffing, space set-up, and sponsorships, in close collaboration with colleagues
• Develop and maintain strong communication with internal teams and external partners, funders, and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong communication with internal teams and external partners, funders, and stakeholders
• Conduct outreach into the community; develop relationships with local businesses
• Assist with program and event data collection
• Assist with grant writing; collect and organize financial information related to grant reporting

Staff Leadership & Operations

• Assist E.D. in supervising, training, and mentoring staff, co-op, interns, and volunteers
• Serve as onsite manager in the absence of the E.D.
• Create graphics, social media posts, and promotional materials for events as needed
• Oversee and support general FCC programs and events; communicate with FCC visitors with appropriate tone and nuance
• Oversee space needs and troubleshooting, including ordering for events, technology, and organization

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of experience planning and executing events, ideally in a nonprofit, community, or hospitality setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple moving pieces (vendors, volunteers, timelines, budgets) simultaneously without close supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience corresponding with funders, sponsors, or external partners
• Comfort acting as an onsite point person — able to problem-solve in real time and make decisions in the E.D.'s absence
• Basic proficiency with design/social media tools (e.g., Canva, Instagram, MailChimp or similar)
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends for events

Preferred

• Experience with sponsorship cultivation or fundraising asks
• Familiarity with donor databases, Google Sheets, and tracking tools
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff, interns, or volunteers
• Existing relationships with, or knowledge of, the Fenway neighborhood or greater Boston nonprofit/business community
• Experience with grant reporting or event-related data collection

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Must be available to work occasional weekend and weeknight hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fenway Community Center is an equal opportunity employer. FCC does not discriminate on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national

origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are

committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds

to apply.

This position is a great opportunity to work closely with community partners, funders, elected officials, and staff to further a mission focused organization and see the impact of your day to day work. While we expect managerial skills, this is a good fit for someone that may not have formalized experience or extensive professional work in the non-profit field and will prioritize candidates that are the right fit within our small staff and community-based setting. The role prioritizes flexibility, allowing remote hours when needed and a variable schedule. Please feel free to inquire regarding additional questions about the role.