Events Manager – Fundraising & Community Engagement

Home of Guiding Hands; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Home of Guiding Hands in El Cajon, CA is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead fundraising and community events that support our mission of improving lives for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will work with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to create events that build relationships, increase engagement, and generate support for HGH programs. This role is on-site and full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years in nonprofit development or related.
• Experience with event planning and donor relations.
• Strong organization and project management.
• Public speaking and donor interaction comfort.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fundraising and community events from start to finish.
• Develop event goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate venues, vendors, volunteers, and logistics.
• Develop corporate sponsorships and solicit in-kind donations.
• Manage event marketing, webpages, and collateral.
• Recruit and train event volunteers.
• Represent HGH at community events.

Skills

Public speaking

Event planning

Donor relations

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Job Category: Development

Requisition Number: EVENT001093

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $31.25 USD to $36.06 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Home of Guiding Hands
Location: El Cajon, CA
Pay: $31.25–$36.06/hour
Schedule: Full-Time

Turn Great Events Into a Greater Impact

Do you love bringing people together, creating memorable events, and building relationships in the community?

Home of Guiding Hands is looking for an experienced Events Manager to lead fundraising and community events that support our mission of improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This is more than event planning. You'll work closely with donors, sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and the HGH Development team to create events that build relationships, increase community engagement, and generate support for our programs. JD Events Manager 250611 -

What You'll Do

You'll take the lead on a variety of HGH fundraising and community events, including our Gala, Walk/Run, Pub Crawl, Poker Tournament, and Golf Tournament. JD Events Manager 250611 -

Your responsibilities will include:

• Plan and execute fundraising and community events from start to finish
• Develop event strategies, goals, timelines, and budgets
• Coordinate venues, vendors, suppliers, volunteers, and event logistics
• Negotiate vendor services and review contracts
• Develop and grow corporate sponsorship opportunities
• Solicit in-kind donations for events
• Coordinate event marketing, advertising, publicity, and collateral
• Manage special event webpages
• Recruit, train, and coordinate event volunteers
• Work with community organizations and partners to develop outreach opportunities
• Attend community and outreach events representing HGH
• Help create meaningful experiences for donors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests

The position also plays an important role in donor stewardship and fundraising . You'll help strengthen relationships after events, support donor acquisition and cultivation activities, and manage an assigned portfolio of donors and community partners. JD Events Manager 250611 -

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organized, creative, outgoing, and comfortable managing a lot of moving pieces. You should enjoy meeting new people and building relationships just as much as you enjoy planning the details behind a successful event.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 2+ years of experience working in a Development department at a nonprofit organization
• Experience with event planning, fundraising, donor relations, or community engagement
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable with public speaking and interacting with donors and community partners
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, technology platforms, and fundraising CRM systems
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a collaborative team
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

You May Be a Great Fit If...

You're the person who loves seeing an event come together from the first idea to the final guest leaving happy. You're comfortable managing budgets and vendors behind the scenes, but you're equally comfortable being the face of HGH when working with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.

You understand that a successful nonprofit event isn't just about putting on a great event. It's about creating relationships and experiences that make people want to stay connected to the mission.

About Home of Guiding Hands

Home of Guiding Hands is a nonprofit organization serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. Our mission is "to improve the lives of those we serve."

HGH provides residential care, independent living support, respite care, tailored day services, transportation, early childhood services, and other programs supporting individuals and families throughout our community. JD Events Manager 250611 -

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