Special Events Manager

Job Overview
The Special Events Manager provides operational funding and support for FamilyMatters through a variety of development efforts, including special events, the Godparent Circle, donor stewardship, corporate sponsorships, community presentations, parlor meetings, and social media.

This role plans and executes fundraising events from concept through follow-up, builds and maintains donor relationships, and supports broader development team initiatives to grow the organization's funding base.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Event Planning and Execution
Plan and coordinate special events, including luncheons, cocktail parties, card parties, golf outings, and other events, with the goal of raising operational funds.
Handle special event registration, seating, email communications, committee support, silent auction and boutique preparation, event set-up and execution, and pre- and post-event tasks and follow-up.

2. Donor Engagement and Stewardship
Make public speaking presentations on and off site to new and existing donors and community groups to raise funds and awareness and build the donor base throughout Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, and explore potential fundraising opportunities in New York.
Provide follow-up and donor stewardship to retain existing donors.
Maintain accurate records, calendars, expenses, and income for each event.

3. Communications and Materials
Supervise and assist in the creation of direct mail pieces, newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, and other written materials.
Organize the collection of data, information, and photographs for the annual newsletter.

4. Team Support
Support the Development Team with events as needed.
Perform any other reasonable task requested by the Supervisor.
Performance Expectations

Success in this position will be evaluated based on:

Fundraising results and revenue generated from events and donor cultivation
Quality of event planning, execution, and post-event follow-up
Growth and retention of the donor base
Accuracy of event records, budgets, and income tracking
Quality of donor communications, presentations, and written materials
Collaboration and support provided to the broader Development Team
Core Competencies
Interpersonal skills
Creative thinking
Communication skills
Relationship-building
Recordkeeping

Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree: Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
Experience
At least two years of related experience: sales, marketing, communications, or event planning.
Nonprofit experience: preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements
Valid driver's license: and clean driving record required.
Insurance: When using a personal vehicle for authorized client transportation, maintenance of Bodily Injury Liability insurance of $100,000 per claim / $300,000 per incident is strongly preferred.
Availability: Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to fulfill the requirements of the position.
Background screenings: Ability to complete and maintain all required background screenings and employment clearances.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience: using fundraising databases.
Social media experience: including Facebook and other platforms.
Knowledge: of community resources and contacts in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region.