Fundraising Events Manager

HIP Housing; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HIP Housing in San Mateo, CA seeks a Fundraising Events Manager to lead signature events that support affordable housing and community connection across the county. You will plan, coordinate, and manage fundraising and donor engagement events, collaborating with the Director of Fund Development and sponsors to create meaningful experiences.

You will drive donor stewardship, board engagement, and the creation of marketing materials, while maintaining our fundraising database to keep operations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising experience with emphasis on event and donor stewardship (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of experience in event management.
• Experience with Razor's Edge CRM system.
• Experience developing relationships with community and corporate sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage events for the Fund Development team, including strategy, logistics, and execution.
• Promote events through print and digital media; manage invitations, sponsorships, and collateral.
• Coordinate an Events Committee with board and community members; cultivate sponsors.
• Maintain donor relations, acknowledgments, and donor engagement strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

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Fundraising Events Manager 111 E. 5th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94401 Why HIP Housing? Human Investment Project, Inc. (HIP Housing) is a highly respected nonprofit offering innovative solutions to San Mateo County’s affordable housing challenges. Founded in 1972, HIP Housing's mission is to invest in human potential by improving the housing and lives of people in our community. What started as a small social service agency has grown into a multifaceted organization housing 1200 low-income people each year and assisting thousands more in their housing journey. HIP Housing benefits from an exceptional staff, well-established programs, progressive management strategies, and financial stability. Our programs are nationally recognized and have been highlighted in Newsweek, USA Today, Metropolitan Home, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. In 2025, HIP Housing was honored with the first-ever Impactful Nonprofit Organization Award by the Chamber of San Mateo County and was selected as State Senator Josh Becker’s 2025 Nonprofit of the Year. Our Team : Our team includes a staff of 46 and a diverse governing board of 18-20 Directors who assist in advancing HIP Housing's mission. We seek team members who embrace our mission and respect our commitment to our community, our staff, and the well-being of all.

Job Summary

HIP Housing is seeking a Fundraising Events Manager to lead our signature events that support affordable housing and community connection across San Mateo County. As a key member of our Fund Development Team, you’ll plan, coordinate, and manage a variety of fundraising and donor engagement events—including our annual fundraising event, donor appreciation gatherings, the Annual Calendar Party, and the Board Garden Party. You’ll work closely with our Director of Fund Development, internal teams, sponsors, and community partners to create experiences that inspire generosity and strengthen relationships. Beyond event planning, you’ll play a vital role in donor stewardship, Board engagement, and the development of marketing and communications materials that tell our story. You’ll also help maintain our fundraising database to ensure our operations are efficient and effective. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves bringing people together, thrives on organization and creativity, and wants their work to have a meaningful impact in the community.

Responsibilities

Event Planning

• Project manage all events assigned to the Fund Development team, including overall strategy, planning, logistics, and execution.
• Work with Marketing and Communications Associate to effectively promote events through print and digital media channels, including PR, invitations, sponsorships, advertising, signage, flyers, day-of-event collateral, and follow-up materials and communications.
• Coordinate and manage an Events Committee consisting of board and community members to create additional event capacity.
• Assist the Executive Director and the Director of Fund Development in the cultivation of new and existing event sponsors.
• Manage the participant and event volunteer experience for fundraising events.
• Develop creative, unique events to support and encourage Board participation and engagement.
• Assist with activities related to the HIP Housing Board of Directors meetings, retreats, and orientations.
• Join the internal Fun Committee and assist with in-house staff parties like Pizza and Pong and the Annual Company Picnic.

General Fundraising

• Assist the Director of Fund Development in the creation of a corporate “culture of giving,” by collaborating on fundraising ideas and strategies.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with donors, ensuring effective communication and timely acknowledgment of contributions.
• Assist in the development and execution of donor engagement strategies to enhance donor loyalty and retention.

Database Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in Razor’s Edge, the organization’s CRM system.
• Generate Raiser’s Edge database reports and analyze donor and event data to inform fundraising strategies and decision-

External Fundraising Communications

• Assist in the generation of content and management of the production of the annual HIP Housing impact report and newsletters.
• Collaborate with the Director of Fund Development and with the Programs, Properties, and Finance departments to collect data for the impact report.

Education/Experience

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising with an emphasis on event and donor stewardship with either a bachelor's degree in business management, public relations, marketing, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in event management.
• Experience with Razor's Edge.
• Experience developing relations with community and corporate sponsors.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clear, friendly, and professional public speaking manner.
• Ability to work independently while remaining engaged in a strong, mutually respectful team.

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