Events Manager

Eva's Village; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Discounts on travel and entertainment

Job summary

Eva’s Village is seeking an Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of all fundraising events, expanding revenue and donor engagement. You will report to the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events and work with Advancement, leadership, and community partners.

You’ll oversee calendars, budgets, venue logistics, sponsorships, and promotional content, ensuring a welcoming guest experience and strong donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, event management, or related field.
• At least five years of experience leading nonprofit fundraising events with revenue goals.
• Strong organization, communication, budgeting, vendor management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience using donor databases or CRM systems; Canva and/or Adobe InDesign.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; availability for evening and weekend events; four days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee four signature events—Gala, Golf Outing, Casino Night, and Chef Tasting.
• Develop event calendars, budgets, timelines, scripts, and run-of-show plans with the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events.
• Manage venues, vendors, contracts, permits, event volunteers, and on-site operations.
• Develop sponsorship packages, donor recognition opportunities, giving levels, and auction strategies to support revenue and attendance.
• Build relationships with sponsors, donors, Board members, committees, and corporate partners; coordinate outreach with Advancement colleagues.
• Coordinate invitations, registration, ticketing, guest communications, event materials, and promotional content with marketing.
• Manage event platforms and donor records, ensuring data accuracy in GiveSmart and Raiser's Edge.
• Track revenue and expenses, reconcile results, and prepare ROI analyses and event recaps.

Skills

Fundraising event leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Donor relations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, event management, or related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

GiveSmart

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Join Our Team!

For more than 40 years, Eva’s Village has empowered individuals and families by providing integrated behavioral health, recovery, housing, workforce development, and supportive services that create pathways to stability, independence, and hope.

In 2025, Eva’s Village served thousands of individuals across New Jersey, providing more than 356,000 nutritious meals, supporting 2,400 + individuals through our Recovery Community Center, helping 778 individuals access substance use treatment, and achieving a 95% employment placement rate for Culinary School graduates.

When you join Eva's Village, you become part of a mission-driven organization where every role contributes to transforming lives and strengthening our community every day.

About the Role

As our Events Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of fundraising events that connect supporters with Eva’s Village’s mission. You will help grow event revenue, deepen donor relationships, and create memorable experiences that inspire generosity. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events, you will collaborate with Advancement colleagues, leadership, Board members, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• You will plan and oversee our four signature fundraising events—Gala, Golf Outing, Casino Night, and Chef Tasting—along with cultivation, stewardship, and other engagement events.
• You will develop event calendars, goals, timelines, budgets, scripts, and run-of-show plans in partnership with the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events.
• You will manage venues, vendors, contracts, permits, event volunteers, and on-site operations, resolving issues and ensuring a welcoming guest experience.
• You will develop sponsorship packages, donor recognition opportunities, giving levels, and auction strategies to support revenue, attendance, and ticket sales.
• You will build relationships with sponsors, donors, Board members, committees, and corporate partners, coordinating outreach, engagement, and thoughtful follow-up with Advancement colleagues.
• You will coordinate invitations, registration, ticketing, guest communications, event materials, and promotional content with the marketing and communications team.
• You will manage event platforms and donor records, including registration sites, attendance, giving activity, and communications, ensuring accurate data in GiveSmart and Raiser’s Edge.
• You will track revenue and expenses, reconcile event results, prepare ROI analyses and event recaps, and recommend improvements for future events.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, event management, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience leading nonprofit fundraising events, with demonstrated success meeting revenue goals.
• Strong organization, communication, relationship-building, budgeting, vendor management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using donor databases or CRM systems; experience creating event-related materials with Canva and/or Adobe InDesign.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds of event supplies; availability for evening and weekend events and occasional local travel. This role requires four days per week in the office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge and GiveSmart.

Why You'll Love Working at Eva’s Village

Make a Meaningful Impact: At Eva's Village, your work changes lives every day. Last year, our team served 353,001 nutritious meals, supported 549 individuals in recovery, provided over 14,000 nights of safe housing, and helped mothers and children build brighter futures.

Benefits That Support You: Your well-being matters. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, supplemental insurance, and exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, wellness services, and more.

Thrive in a Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals in an inclusive, supportive environment where collaboration, respect, and shared purpose drive meaningful impact.

Grow With Us: We invest in your success through professional development, training opportunities, and career growth.

Pay Transparency: The salary range for this position is $85,000–$95,000. Final compensation may be influenced by the position’s scope and responsibilities, experience, training, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Eva's Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, organizational needs, and business requirements, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.