Events Manager

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

403(b) retirement savings plan

Supplemental insurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Eva's Village is seeking an Events Manager to lead planning and execution of fundraising events that connect supporters with the organization’s mission. You will drive revenue, deepen donor relationships, and create memorable experiences under the direction of the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events.

You will collaborate with Advancement colleagues, leadership, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to ensure successful events and engaging donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years leading nonprofit fundraising events with revenue goals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with donor databases/CRM; Canva and/or InDesign for event materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee four signature events: Gala, Golf Outing, Casino Night, Chef Tasting.
• Develop event calendars, budgets, scripts, and run-of-show plans.
• Manage venues, vendors, contracts, permits, volunteers, and on-site operations.
• Create sponsorship packages, donor recognition, giving levels, and auction strategies.
• Build relationships with sponsors, donors, Board members, and partners; coordinate outreach with Advancement team.
• Coordinate invitations, registration, ticketing, guest communications, and promotional content.
• Manage registration sites, attendance, giving activity, and donor records in GiveSmart/Raiser’s Edge.
• Track revenue/expenses, reconcile results, prepare ROI analyses and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Relationship-building

Budgeting

Vendor management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, event management

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Canva

InDesign

Job description

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Events Manager

002000 - Development Full Time Eva's Village, Paterson, NJ, US

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

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

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• generous paid time off
• a 403(b) retirement savings plan
• supplemental insurance
• 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 made based on qualifications, merit, organizational needs, and business requirements, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.