Donor Events & Fundraising Manager

TCARE, Inc.; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.