5+ years fundraising experience in a non-profit setting
Strong oral and written communication skills
Outcome-driven with flexibility in priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office; database experience a plus
Responsibilities
Lead development and management of fundraising events
Set measurable event goals aligned with strategy
Create and manage event budgets and reports
Supervise Events Specialist and Event Associate
Collaborate with Event Consultant for signature events
Manage event talent and outside consultants
Track event payments and liaise with finance
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Opportunity for professional development
Collaboration with dedicated teams
Leadership role with supervisory responsibilities
Engagement with diverse community stakeholders
Full Job Description
Events Manager
San Jose (Hybrid)
$91,119k - $102,500k annually
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Leads the strategic development, management, and implementation of fundraising and cultivation/stewardship events for PPMM's c3 and c4 organizations.
Develops and meets measurable event goals (key performance indicators) in alignment with departmental and strategic goals
Create and manage event budgets, reporting, and post-event analysis
Serve as key member of event committees
Supervise Events Specialist and Event Associate positions
Adhere to affiliate policies, procedures and practices
For c4 events, create reports that conform with proper campaign contribution compliance regulations
Manage event talent, honorees, and outside consultants
Collaborate with Event Consultant working on signature events to ensure clear division of evolving roles and responsibilities
Lead signature event meetings in close collaboration with the Event Consultant
Create and manage departmental events calendar
Review and approve vendor contracts from business perspective
Oversee Legal's vendor contract approval process
Ensure timely insurance and payment of vendors
Ensure collaboration with the Safety & Security Team to ensure event safety
Create individual and corporate sponsorship packages for events
Track event payments in online system and liaise with finance to ensure timely payment
Assist in the recruitment and management of events volunteers
Assist with on-site production, set up and clean up for events as necessary
Coordinates event gift entry and acknowledgments with Operations Manager and DevOps team
Oversees quality control for events data in database
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Works with/supervises volunteers/interns as applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Ability to perform the duties described above. A typical means of acquiring those abilities would be:
BA/BS degree.
Minimum of five years fundraising experience in a non-profit setting.
Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Outcome-driven, with the ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Database experience a plus.
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of professional practices and theories of fundraising.
Supervisory and team building skills
Ability to prepare budgets, plans and financial reports.
Extremely organized, precise, and detail-oriented
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent decision-making, priority-setting and organizational skills.
Ability to work in high stress environment.
Familiarity with fundraising software.
High energy, flexibility, demonstrated creativity
Ability to take direction and work as a team member, while maintaining a positive outlook under pressure.
Excellent and effective writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to relate professionally to major donors, staff and the public and to collaborate with diverse groups.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed.
About Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is a non-profit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and globally. It is the largest provider of reproductive health services in the United States, with over 600 health centers nationwide. Planned Parenthood offers a range of services, including birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, and abortion services. The organization was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in New York City.
