Donor Engagement & Fundraising Events Manager

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

On-site parking

EV charging stations

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego seeks a Manager, Event & Engagement. You will plan and execute signature fundraising events, manage budgets and staff, and enhance donor engagement and stewardship across the portfolio.

You will work closely with leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences, develop compelling program content, and drive revenue growth for the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5–7 years in event planning and management; philanthropy event experience preferred.
• Experience in academic, scientific, or healthcare organizations preferred.
• California driver's license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for signature fundraising events.
• Lead all aspects of event planning, budgeting, logistics, and vendor management.
• Coordinate program content and donor engagement experiences.
• Manage event budgets, sponsorships and post-event evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and safety requirements.
• Maintain relationships with sponsors, volunteers, donors, and leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Donor engagement

Storytelling

Relationship building

Professionalism

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fundraising database

Job description

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego seeks a Manager, Event & Engagement. You will plan and execute signature fundraising events, manage budgets and staff, and enhance donor engagement and stewardship across the portfolio.

You will work closely with leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences, develop compelling program content, and drive revenue growth for the organization.