Development & Events Manager

Arch Grants; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plan with employer matching

Generous PTO & holidays

Professional development

Gated parking at headquarters

Job summary

Arch Grants in St. Louis, MO seeks a Development & Events Manager to lead year‑round fundraising events and donor engagement. You will own event execution, manage gala plans, and collaborate with the Director of Impact & Partnerships to grow revenue.

The role blends strategic campaign work with hands‑on logistics, sponsor coordination, and guest experiences, requiring evenings/weekends as events occur. Strong communication and relationship-building are essential.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of nonprofit fundraising experience with emphasis on events and galas.
• Proven success securing sponsorships and closing gifts.
• Experience managing host committees, volunteers, and board engagement.
• Understanding of how events support donor cultivation and long-term fundraising.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a year-round calendar of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events (about one per month).
• Partner with development staff to identify, engage, and move donors through the cultivation cycle.
• Track event guests, qualify prospects, and follow up for ongoing giving.
• Manage donor opportunities at program events and major gala activities.

Skills

Fundraising

Special events

Galas

Sponsorships

Donor cultivation

Event planning

Volunteer management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

Reports To: Director of Advancement & External Relationships

Travel: Up to 10% of time

Status: Full-time, exempt employee; In-Person

Role Overview:

TheDevelopment &Events Managerplaysa central rolein executing Arch Grants’ fundraising strategy.This positionleadsthe planning and execution of internal and external donor-facing events, ensures exceptional guest experiences, and supports year-round revenue growth through sponsorship management, donor cultivation, and committee coordination.

This is a revenue-driving role that blends strategic campaign execution, donor engagement, and operational excellence. The Development & Events Manager serves as the primary owner of event execution while partnering closely with the Director of Impact& Partnerships.

KeyResponsibilities

• Develop and manage a year-round calendar of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events. Our goal is to executeone permonth.
• Partner with development staff tostrategicallyidentify, engage, and move donors through the cultivation cycle.
• Partner with development staff to ensure event guests are tracked, qualified, and followed for ongoing giving.
• Manage donor opportunities at program events: Finalist Pitch Day, Innovation Summit, Founder Summit

Gala Management

• Support Leadership Team in the execution of Arch Grants annual gala includingtimelines, sponsorship, volunteerrecruitmentand management.
• Partner with Director of Impact and Partnerships to manageHost Committee, Gala Chairs and meetings andcommunication.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors ($1,000–$15,000 range)
• Develop and execute personalized cultivation and renewal strategies
• Identifyand advance upgrade opportunities
• Conduct outreach meetings(whenappropriate)and stewardship touchpoints
• Partner with the Donor Relations Manager to ensureaccuraterevenue tracking, acknowledgment coordination, and reporting
• Contribute to weekly revenue updates and campaign dashboards
• Identifyopportunities to improve event revenue, donor experience, and engagement strategy

Qualifications:

• Two to threeyears of experience in nonprofit fundraising with a strong emphasis onspecial eventsand galas
• Demonstrated success securing sponsorships, making solicitations, and closing gifts
• Experience managing host committees, volunteers, and board engagement in fundraising events
• Understanding of how events support donor cultivation and long-term fundraising
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with donors and volunteers
• Ability to be both strategic and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as event schedules require

Work Environment &Benefits

• Full-time, in-person role at Arch Grants headquarters (St. Louis, MO)
• Occasional evening/weekend availability for events
• Ability to lift/move up to 25lbs(e.g., room setup, event supplies)
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision; retirement plan with employer matching; generous PTO & holidays; professional development
• Access to gatedparking at Arch Grants headquarters

Arch Grants is anequal-opportunityemployer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit, competence, and organizational needs, and do not discriminateonany status protected by law.

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