Fundraising Events Manager: Lead Galas & Community Impact

USA Cares, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Cares, Inc. is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead planning and execution of fundraising and community engagement events, including signature galas, breakfasts, and golf classics.

You will partner with chapters nationwide to maximize impact and revenue. In this hybrid role, you will oversee budgets, sponsorships, logistics, and vendor relationships, while collaborating with Development, Communications, Programs, and Finance to ensure mission-aligned events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in events or nonprofit management.
• Proven ability to plan and execute fundraising events and manage budgets.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of major USA Cares events from concept to completion.
• Provide guidance to chapters and build relationships with partners.
• Identify and cultivate sponsors and manage fundraising goals.
• Lead event committees and coordinate volunteers for operations and guest experience.
• Develop and monitor budgets, negotiate contracts, and manage vendors.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote events across channels and branding.
• Track performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Work with Development, Communications, Programs, Finance, and leadership on events.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Strategic planning

Communication

Event marketing

Team coordination

Education

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

Tools

Salesforce

Bloomerang

Eventbrite

Auctria

One Cause

Job description

USA Cares, Inc. is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead planning and execution of fundraising and community engagement events, including signature galas, breakfasts, and golf classics.

You will partner with chapters nationwide to maximize impact and revenue. In this hybrid role, you will oversee budgets, sponsorships, logistics, and vendor relationships, while collaborating with Development, Communications, Programs, and Finance to ensure mission-aligned events.