Development Events Manager
Development Events Manager
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USD 30 - 33
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The Development Events Manager will work with the Senior Manager Development Chief Development
Officer President/CEO Development staff and appropriate Board and volunteer committees to progressively
build the fundraising capacity of The Living Desert. The Manager plans manages and executes a program of
fundraising cultivation and stewardship events. Key responsibilities include planning and analyzing cost
effective development events coordinating and managing sponsors vendors employees and volunteers for
development events.
Specific Tasks:
I. Development Events Manager (45%)
- Develop and maintain a planning calendar for all donor-related fundraising cultivation and stewardship events receptions and gatherings for donors members and prospects.
- Create and maintain an event checklist and timeline for each event.
- Coordinate planning and progress meetings with the appropriate Development staff for each event.
- Secure in-kind donations and underwriting when needed to help cut costs and keep expenses minimal.
- Work with Marketing to create a communications calendar for events.
- Manage and coordinate the following aspects of each event: animal requests entertainment menu rentals lights room reservation IT/AV needs set up parking photographer/videographer security shuttles and any other details as directed by staff.
- Manage and encourage committees and volunteers. Enlist volunteers to help organize and work at events.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with TLD events staff.
- Create a budget for each event and stay within budgetary guidelines.
- Provide details of events to appropriate staff and volunteers.
II. Annual Gala Event Manager (40%)
- Serve as the Development Team leader of the signature Annual Gala event. This position interfaces with all constituents to produce a high-quality event for guests.
- Post-event work with gift officers to identify prospects from guest lists for cultivation and moves management strategies ensuring continuing relationships are developed.
III. General Fundraising Support (15%)
- Other related responsibilities as necessary to accomplish Department objectives and as assigned by the Senior Manager Development e.g. conducting private tours for prospects and donors. Steward and develop donors as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility Rev. July 2025 Job Description Development Events Manager
- Supervise volunteers and other staff members during special events. Must have leadership experience and skills to successfully manage events.
Equipment Used: computer copy/fax machine golf cart printer scanner telephone two-way radio.
Specific Skills:
- Understanding of basic principles of Development and donor-based special events fundraising.
- Cultivating and stewarding donors in a membership-based organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management system databases.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop and work within an established budget.
- Ability to respond to and handle problems in a positive service-oriented manner.
- Willingness to form professional networking relationships with other institutions and local businesses.
- Demonstrate kindness cooperation and strong team collaboration skills.
- Work in a department where hands-on participation is needed.
Physical Position Description:
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL TASKS: Sitting at a workstation for limited periods of time; working on a computer
for limited periods of time standing walking sitting bending twisting and reaching motions; occasionally
carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; driving a golf cart safely with guests. Able to stand/walk for extended
periods of time related to event management. Physical labor is required when setting up and breaking down for
events.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Working in an office environment no unusual
exposures; working outdoors in extreme heat or moderate cold for periods of time; occasional work off-grounds
in the community. This position may require sharing an office at some point during their tenure.
HOLIDAY/EVENING WORK: Regular holiday/evening work for special events especially during season
TRAVEL: Occasional local and long-distance travel may be required.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Bachelors Degree in a related field (hospitality
business administration sales/marketing preferred) or equivalent Experience and/or Fund-Raising Certification
(CFRE).
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Four years recent experience in development or business with an
emphasis on administrative skills customer service and event planning.
SKILLS REQUIRED: Previous background should include demonstrated ability to work with others in
developing donor relationships and special events for a business or nonprofit organization; must be excellent
communicator both verbally and in writing; demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with individuals from a
wide range of backgrounds and experiences; well-versed in the protocols of fund development related to elevating
donors to greater levels of giving (i.e. moves management); proficient working knowledge of fundraising
database programs and Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel etc.).
OTHER: Must hold a valid California drivers license and be insurable on The Living Deserts automobile
policy.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Temp
