Donor Events & Awards Leader

Science History Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Science History Institute in Philadelphia seeks a Philanthropy Events and Awards Manager to plan and execute the donor-focused event portfolio and administer the awards program, from nominations to ceremony. You will manage budgets, venues, vendors, invitations, registrations, run-of-show, and on-site execution, coordinating with frontline fundraisers on guest lists and cultivation strategies.

This in-office role requires at least three days per week on site at 315 Chestnut Street and occasional

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional experience in event planning, awards, or program administration.
• Experience managing budgets and negotiating with venues, caterers, and vendors.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholder groups on a fixed calendar.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the Institute’s donor-focused events and administer the awards program from nomination to ceremony.
• Manage budgets, venues, vendors, invitations, registrations, and run-of-show.
• Coordinate on-site management, staff, and post-event follow-up.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Project management

Donor relations

Attention to detail

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Project management software

Job description

Science History Institute in Philadelphia seeks a Philanthropy Events and Awards Manager to plan and execute the donor-focused event portfolio and administer the awards program, from nominations to ceremony. You will manage budgets, venues, vendors, invitations, registrations, run-of-show, and on-site execution, coordinating with frontline fundraisers on guest lists and cultivation strategies.

This in-office role requires at least three days per week on site at 315 Chestnut Street and occasional