Events & Development Manager — Hybrid

KIPP; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan (403b)

Laptop provided

Transportation benefits

Time off policy

Parental leave

Life insurance

Ancillary benefits

Job summary

KIPP Team & Family is seeking a Development Manager, Events & Operations to plan and execute a high volume of development events in New Jersey and Miami. The role blends event production with operations, enabling the Advancement team to operate efficiently through planning, service, and follow-through.

The position supports donor stewardship, centralized appeals, and cross-team projects, with hybrid onsite work and competitive salary. Experience with Raiser's Edge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Plan high-volume development events across NJ and Miami.
• Manage overlapping production and project plans with clear responsibilities.
• Provide donor stewardship and recognition support to campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a high volume of development events in New Jersey and Miami that contribute to annual revenue goals, from ribbon cuttings and board meetings to the annual 300-person gala
• Partner with the Chief Growth & Advancement Officer and State Managing Directors of Development on event concepts, goals, solicitations, and planning priorities
• Create and manage overlapping production and project plans with clear responsibilities, tasks, and deadlines
• Oversee venues, contracts, budgets, staffing, menus, floor plans, seating, transportation, signage, décor, lighting, programming, and photography
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, donors, vendors, and partners
• Monitor and evaluate event outcomes and recommend improvements
• Support centralized stewardship and recognition activities, including volunteer tutoring, plaques, thank-you gifts, and handwritten notes
• Support centralized appeals through email and postal mail
• Serve as the Advancement team’s liaison with Marketing/Communications for the year-end annual report and other cross-team projects
• Complete gift entry, acknowledgement, collection, and reconciliation activities in Raiser’s Edge
• Support teamwide data-entry initiatives to maintain a complete and accurate donor database
• Support management of departmental expenses, subscriptions, and account tracking
• Provide logistical support for departmental meetings, retreats, and cross-team projects, including scheduling, agendas, note-taking, and team communication
• Support frontline fundraisers with donor research, meeting preparation and follow-up, and activity logging
• Complete other administrative and operational tasks in support of teamwide goals and initiatives
• Manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, and shifting priorities without losing attention to detail
• Delegate and coordinate work across peers and external stakeholders while maintaining accountability
• Anticipate needs and respond promptly with a calm, service-oriented approach
• Troubleshoot effectively under time pressure in fast-moving, deadline-driven environments

Skills

Project management

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Budget development & tracking

Communication skills

Raiser’s Edge experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

KIPP Team & Family is seeking a Development Manager, Events & Operations to plan and execute a high volume of development events in New Jersey and Miami. The role blends event production with operations, enabling the Advancement team to operate efficiently through planning, service, and follow-through.

The position supports donor stewardship, centralized appeals, and cross-team projects, with hybrid onsite work and competitive salary. Experience with Raiser's Edge is preferred.