Impact-Driven Fundraising Events Manager

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

403(b) retirement savings plan

Supplemental insurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Eva's Village is seeking an Events Manager to lead planning and execution of fundraising events that connect supporters with the organization’s mission. You will drive revenue, deepen donor relationships, and create memorable experiences under the direction of the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events.

You will collaborate with Advancement colleagues, leadership, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to ensure successful events and engaging donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years leading nonprofit fundraising events with revenue goals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with donor databases/CRM; Canva and/or InDesign for event materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee four signature events: Gala, Golf Outing, Casino Night, Chef Tasting.
• Develop event calendars, budgets, scripts, and run-of-show plans.
• Manage venues, vendors, contracts, permits, volunteers, and on-site operations.
• Create sponsorship packages, donor recognition, giving levels, and auction strategies.
• Build relationships with sponsors, donors, Board members, and partners; coordinate outreach with Advancement team.
• Coordinate invitations, registration, ticketing, guest communications, and promotional content.
• Manage registration sites, attendance, giving activity, and donor records in GiveSmart/Raiser’s Edge.
• Track revenue/expenses, reconcile results, prepare ROI analyses and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Relationship-building

Budgeting

Vendor management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, event management

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Canva

InDesign

Job description

Eva's Village is seeking an Events Manager to lead planning and execution of fundraising events that connect supporters with the organization’s mission. You will drive revenue, deepen donor relationships, and create memorable experiences under the direction of the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events.

You will collaborate with Advancement colleagues, leadership, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to ensure successful events and engaging donor stewardship.