Donor Events & Stewardship Lead

Kravis; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach is seeking a Donor Event Manager to join the Development team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will plan, execute and oversee fundraising and stewardship events, managing donor relationships and budgets from concept to final follow-up.

You will collaborate with the Development team, secure sponsorships, maintain the Tessitura donor database, and help recognize donors across giving societies. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant certifications and experience will 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/sponsors.
• Familiarity with donor/customer relational databases is strongly preferred.
• Superior organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to handle multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all fundraising and stewardship events from start to finish, in collaboration with the Development team.
• Collaborate with event planners and assist in securing sponsorships for fundraising events.
• Draft and monitor event budgets, timelines, and run-of-show calendars, including seating information.
• Draft and manage customized event materials with the Marketing Communications Manager.
• Identify opportunities for creative events and activities to engage Kravis Center donors.
• Drive planning for donor stewardship and recognition strategies across giving societies.
• Implement engagement strategies for Dress Circle members, Corporate Partners and Young Professionals.
• Utilize Tessitura to accurately record and track donor information and touchpoints.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tessitura

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach is seeking a Donor Event Manager to join the Development team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will plan, execute and oversee fundraising and stewardship events, managing donor relationships and budgets from concept to final follow-up.

You will collaborate with the Development team, secure sponsorships, maintain the Tessitura donor database, and help recognize donors across giving societies. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.