Development Events Manager

* This is an in-office position in Franklin TN

Do our values align with yours Mission Beliefs & Values. If so please read on.

Heres just some of what you will be doing daily

• Support the leaders of the Development Team to organize and execute high-quality donor events that have a clear purpose and expected outcome.
• Collaborate with K-LOVE partners in Programming Live Events Marketing Ministry Partnership and others to achieve the goals of a specific event.
• Work with Ministry staff to plan prospect/donor cultivation ask and stewardship events or prospect in conjunction with K-LOVE national events such as the Fan Awards K-LOVE Cruise Live at Red Rocks and other Ministry-wide events.
• Create event templates timelines and clear processes to ensure strong collaboration and communication among Development leaders and other Ministry staff.
• Develop and leverage relationships with vendors for example: catering support services A/V equipment contractors florists event contractors and various venues management to ensure adequate support and flawless event execution.
• Partner with contractors and/or organize team members and volunteers to help execute events on an as-needed basis.
• Draft and send pre-event and post-event communications to donors on an as-needed basis including but not limited to invites save the dates tickets welcome letters one-sheets itineraries instructions and post-event follow-up emails
• Availability to respond to and problem-solve donor questions or issues both prior to and during the events.
• Track RSVPs and keep event lists accurate and up to date.
• Create and distribute ROS talking points seating charts itineraries donor bios and staff communications to support the execution of events.
• Communicate and coordinate with Engagement and Ministry leadership on event attendance and responsibilities.
• During events the Development Events Manager will serve a behind the scenes role orchestrating a smooth sequence of events delivery of services and technical support. The role will always be thinking 5 steps ahead to ensure details are well executed.
• Facilitate post-event discussions with applicable members of the team focused on factors for success problems or hurdles related to events with a focus on rating the events effectiveness in achieving stated goals.
• Manage donor events budget and all related contracts and payments
• Manage master Engagement annual calendar of events.
• Track and ensure individuals who attend the events are entered in Salesforce with a notation they attended the event.
• Participate actively in staff meetings summits and retreats.
• Adhere to guidelines and administrative procedures including submitting expense reimbursements invoices and contact report timely.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance the mission of K-LOVE.

We are looking for a very specific skill set and business acumen. If you can say yes to each of these requirements then we want to meet you!

• Bachelors degree or combination of education and training with relevant experience
• Minimum of 2-4 years event management experience preferably in the nonprofit field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain key business relationships and have a strong customer focus.
• Must be able to adapt to a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds both within and outside K-LOVE to achieve mutually positive outcomes.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective attention to detail and time management with the ability to manage and complete several projects at the same time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• A collaborative and flexible style with strong service mentality. Need to be seen as a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/Ministry relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.

Why work for K-LOVE

K-LOVE is a nonprofit multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa CA with a singular radio station K-LOVE today owns and operates the nations two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1000 broadcast signals across all 50 states streaming audio reaching around the world and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts books films concerts and events. K-LOVE employs nearly 500 team members between its office in Nashville TN and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission Beliefs & Values.

What can we offer you

• Industry leading Medical Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO holidayand sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts movie premieres media industry events and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs

As an Equal Opportunity Employer K-LOVE makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class characteristic or status. However K-LOVE is a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Companys mission of encouraging our audiences to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. Thereforepursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)) K-LOVE has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Companys Statement of Faith Mission Vision and Values. Also as a religious non-profit organization the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.