Donor Events & Fundraising Manager

ROME GROUP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Generous PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Arch Grants in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Development & Events Manager to lead donor-facing events and fundraising strategy.

You will plan a year‑round calendar, coordinate sponsorships, and partner with the Director of Impact & Partnerships to grow revenue and donor engagement. The role requires 2–3 years in nonprofit fundraising for events, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and willingness to work evenings and weekends at major events.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a focus 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 and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with donors and volunteers.
• Strategic and detail-oriented; willingness to work evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a year-round calendar of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events.
• Partner with development staff to identify, engage, and move donors through the cultivation cycle.
• Track and follow up with event guests for ongoing giving.
• Manage donor opportunities at program events: Finalist Pitch Day, Innovation Summit, Founder Summit.
• Support Leadership Team in executing Arch Grants annual gala including timelines, sponsorship, volunteer recruitment and management.
• Partner with Director of Impact and Partnerships to manage Host Committee, Gala Chairs and meetings.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors ($1,000-$15,000).
• Develop personalized cultivation and renewal strategies; identify upgrade opportunities.
• Conduct outreach meetings and stewardship touchpoints; support pipeline development for major gifts.
• Partner with Donor Relations Manager to ensure revenue tracking, acknowledgment coordination, and reporting.
• Contribute to weekly revenue updates and campaign dashboards; identify opportunities to improve event revenue and donor experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Event planning

Sponsorship solicitation

Job description

Arch Grants in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Development & Events Manager to lead donor-facing events and fundraising strategy.

You will plan a year‑round calendar, coordinate sponsorships, and partner with the Director of Impact & Partnerships to grow revenue and donor engagement. The role requires 2–3 years in nonprofit fundraising for events, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and willingness to work evenings and weekends at major events.