Donor Events Manager - Fundraising & Stewardship

Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach is seeking a full-time Donor Event Manager to join our Development team. You will plan and execute fundraising and stewardship events, manage donor relationships, and support event logistics on-site.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of nonprofit event experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with donor databases such as Tessitura. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant certifications and experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years event management experience, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Experience managing relationships, budgets and securing revenue from donors/customers/sponsors.
• Familiarity with a donor/customer relational database is strongly preferred.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Outstanding follow-up, including thank-you notes, recognition ads, and event photos.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter, able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all fundraising and stewardship events from start to finish, in collaboration with the Development team.
• Work collaboratively with the Development team and event planners and assist in securing sponsorships for fundraising events when appropriate.
• Draft and monitor event budgets, timeline and run-of-show calendars, as well as seating information.
• Draft and manage customized event materials, working alongside the Marketing Communications Manager to produce event-related materials.
• Identify opportunities for creative events and activities to engage the community and our Kravis Center donors.
• Drive collaborative planning for the execution of the Center’s donor stewardship and recognition strategies, including multiple giving societies.
• Implement strategies to enhance engagement with targeted donor groups such as Dress Circle members, Corporate Partners and Young Professionals.
• Utilize Tessitura to accurately record and track important donor information (including attendee information) and touchpoints according to department guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Event management

Donor relations

Budgeting

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tessitura

Excel

Job description

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach is seeking a full-time Donor Event Manager to join our Development team. You will plan and execute fundraising and stewardship events, manage donor relationships, and support event logistics on-site.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of nonprofit event experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with donor databases such as Tessitura. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.