Fundraising Events Lead (Part-Time)

Arch No; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross School in New Orleans seeks a Part-time Advancement Events Manager to oversee planning and execution of fundraising events from concept to completion, including budgets, sponsorships, and logistics.

The role collaborates with volunteers, committees, and school teams; delivers engaging events such as the Gold and Blue Gala and other donor events; requires evenings/weekends as needed and reports to the Advancement Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred.
• 3+ years of proven fundraising event planning and management experience.
• Experience managing budgets, projecting costs, and negotiating.
• Experience in Event Planning Software.

Responsibilities

• Present event concepts, timelines, budgets, sponsorship plans, vendor selections, and event recommendations to the Director of Advancement for review and approval prior to implementation.
• Events include but are not limited to Gold and Blue Gala, Boosterthon, Christmas Brunch, President's Dinner, Restaurant Give Back Nights, Hall of Fame, Fishing Rodeo, Golf Tournament, etc.
• Develop comprehensive plans and timelines for events.
• Oversee the production of events, including content development, venue selection, site visits, collateral materials, RSVP management, catering, volunteer coordination, and event-day logistics.
• Collaborate with Communications team regarding event publicity.
• Research and implement new event opportunities to raise revenue and increase awareness of Holy Cross School.
• Revenue and NET Revenue Goal setting with Advancement Director in July of each year for the new Academic Year.
• The Events Manager is expected to maintain a weekly work schedule aligned with the priorities of the Advancement Office.

Skills

Evenings & weekends

Organizational skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Budgeting

Project management

Creativity

Event tech

MS Office

Pivot tables

Continuous learning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred

Tools

Event Planning Software

Job description

Holy Cross School in New Orleans seeks a Part-time Advancement Events Manager to oversee planning and execution of fundraising events from concept to completion, including budgets, sponsorships, and logistics.

The role collaborates with volunteers, committees, and school teams; delivers engaging events such as the Gold and Blue Gala and other donor events; requires evenings/weekends as needed and reports to the Advancement Director.