The Fundraising Event Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing fundraising and donor engagement events designed to generate revenue, enhance donor relationships, and raise awareness of the organization’s mission. This position is a key member of the Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation’s fundraising team implementing strategies to meet revenue targets while closely managing event expenses.
Manage and direct volunteer committees composed of community leaders who generously give their time and talent to support the organization’s fundraising event efforts.
Work with contracted consultants and event vendors to ensure financial success of Foundation events.
Collaborate with Foundation annual giving and major gifts staff to identify event supporters who have capacity and propensity to contribute to the organization’s mission beyond event attendance.
Implement donor relations/recognition activities.
Develop donor confidence and relationships through effective gift solicitation, processing and acknowledgement.
Support the development and implementation of tracking strategies for solicitation efforts and perform analysis of data for results.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Education:
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
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