Events Manager (Fundraising)

Love Energy Savings; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Parental leave

Retirement matching

Vet discounts

Job summary

Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is seeking an Events Manager to lead the full lifecycle of fundraising events, from signature galas to community activations, coordinating sponsorships, vendors, permits, and volunteers.

The role reports to the Chief Development Officer, requires 40 hours weekly, Tuesday through Saturday with occasional Sundays, and offers benefits including health insurance, PTO, retirement matching, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience planning and executing events that meet revenue and attendance goals.
• Experience cultivating and closing corporate sponsorships or partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to present to sponsors and partners.
• Experience managing event budgets, vendor contracts, and logistics from planning through close-out.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute PBHSN’s signature fundraising events from concept to close.
• Manage sponsorships, donor relations, and volunteer coordination.
• Coordinate logistics: venue, vendors, permits, catering, AV, decor, and signage.
• Lead peer-to-peer fundraising programs and community events as applicable.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for event success.

Skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Sponsorship cultivation

Event planning

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Event management platforms

Office productivity tools

Job description

An Events Manager at Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is the person who brings our events to life. You manage the full portfolio of fundraising events, from signature galas to branded pop-ups and cause marketing activations. You’re helping build the sponsorship relationships that fund them, managing every vendor and permit that makes them possible, and making sure every detail comes together so that everything goes off without a hitch. If you’re the kind of person who thrives on managing dozens of moving parts at once, who finds genuine pleasure in watching a well-planned event come together, and who believes that great events can change how a community supports its most vulnerable animals, this might be the most rewarding role you’ve ever had.

This is a full-time (40 hrs) salaried position with a Tuesday through Saturday schedule. You’ll report directly to the Chief Development Officer. Your weeks will be spent planning, coordinating, and executing events across PBHSN’s calendar, including signature events like Run for Paws, Pet Lover's Gala, Bow Wow Brunch, and Paws by the Bay, along with a growing roster of community fundraising activations. Some flexibility for occasional Sundays is expected around event weekends.

Pay and Benefits

• $50,000 annually
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plan available, matching funds after 1 year
• Significant discounts on veterinary service

About You

• First and foremost, you're a hard worker. You're diligent. You see things through. You care about doing the job, and ensuring that the job is done right. You are driven by success.
• Teamwork makes the dream work. You’re a collaborator. You genuinely enjoy connecting with others.
• You remember names, you follow up, you make people feel valued. Building relationships comes naturally to you, and you understand that trust is built through follow-through and consistency, not just charm.
• You're incredibly organized. You're the person who has a system for everything. You keep lists, you track deadlines, you love spreadsheets, Post-it notes are different colors for a reason, and you love it. You don't just manage chaos, you prevent it.
• You don't rattle easily. When things get hectic or plans change at the last minute, you get steady. You're a problem-solver by instinct, not a worrier. People around you feel calmer because you project confidence, even when you're figuring it out in real time.
• You love animals. This probably goes without saying, but we're an animal shelter. You should like dogs and cats. We all do! But it's more than that, this work is about the feeling of fulfillment that comes from helping drive our mission to save lives forward. You are ‘called’ to mission-based work, because the world around you can be better, and you want to be part of the solution.

Responsibilities

PBHSN’s Events Manager is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of every fundraising event on PBHSN’s calendar: strategy, sponsorship, logistics, volunteer coordination, day‑of execution, and post‑event reporting. You'll work closely with the Development team, Communications, Animal Care, and Volunteers, and serve as the primary liaison to PBHSN’s external event production partner on major events.

Major Events & Signature Programs

You’ll lead full‑lifecycle planning and execution of PBHSN’s signature fundraising events, including Run for Paws, Pet Lover's Gala, Bow Wow Brunch, and Paws by the Bay, at the direction of the Chief Development Officer. You own each event from initial concept and budget through post‑event close‑out. This includes:

• Developing and managing detailed project plans, timelines, and task checklists; coordinating all logistics including venue contracting, vendor management, permitting and licensing, catering, entertainment, AV, decor, and signage
• Serving as the primary internal liaison to PBHSN’s external event production partner; maintaining clear communication, shared timelines, and aligned decision‑making throughout each event
• Leading and directing volunteers at events in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator; managing the full day‑of experience from setup through breakdown
• Building and managing PBHSN’s peer‑to‑peer fundraising program for applicable events; recruiting and stewarding P2P participants and team captains; tracking performance metrics to refine strategy year‑over‑year

Community Fundraising Events & Activations

You’ll plan and execute a growing calendar of smaller community‑facing fundraising events, including cause marketing activations, branded pop‑ups with community partners, donor cultivation gatherings, and animal‑friendly fundraising events throughout Collier County. This includes:

• Identifying, evaluating, and recommending new community event opportunities; presenting proposals with projected revenue and resource needs to the CDO for approval
• Managing all logistics for community events with the same rigor as major events at appropriate scale; coordinating with the Volunteer Coordinator for event support staffing
• Developing and maintaining PBHSN’s master event calendar; ensuring strategic spacing, adequate preparation time, and identifying gaps where new activations could increase visibility or generate incremental revenue

Sponsorship & Corporate Partnerships

You’ll build and maintain the sponsorship and corporate partnership pipeline that funds PBHSN’s event portfolio, at the direction of the Chief Development Officer. You’re the person who turns community connections into revenue‑generating partnerships. This includes:

• Researching, identifying, and cultivating corporate and community sponsors; creating compelling, customized sponsorship proposals; building and managing tiered sponsorship packages across all major events
• Ensuring all sponsor commitments are fulfilled accurately and completely; tracking deliverables across every event and proactively communicating status to partners
• Developing cause marketing opportunities with local businesses, including restaurant fundraiser nights, corporate giveback days, and co‑branded activations; managing ongoing relationships with recurring business sponsors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated track record of planning and executing events that meet or exceed revenue and attendance goals.
• Experience cultivating and closing corporate sponsorships or community partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to and building relationships with sponsors, community partners, and organizational stakeholders.
• Experience managing event budgets, vendor contracts, and logistics from initial planning through post‑event close‑out.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools; comfortable learning new platforms and event management systems.
• Preferred but not required:
  • Experience in animal welfare, humane societies, or nonprofit development
  • Experience developing or managing a peer‑to‑peer fundraising program
  • Familiarity with donor CRM systems and event management or fundraising platforms
  • Experience with cause marketing programs, third‑party event coordination, or corporate partnership development.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Must be able to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with flexibility for events as scheduled, including occasional Sundays.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Comfortable working around animals including dogs and cats of all sizes.
• Occasional moderate physical labor including lifting up to 50 pounds, extended periods of standing, and outdoor work in various weather conditions.