Impact-Driven Philanthropy Events Manager

Wayne State University; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Aquarium is seeking a Philanthropy Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of donor fundraising events and to identify opportunities to grow revenue and develop innovative fundraising concepts.

You will work with the events team and other departments to coordinate space, catering, production, and guest experiences while tracking budgets and outcomes. A college degree and at least two years of related nonprofit fundraising or event planning experience are required.

Qualifications

• College degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in event planning or nonprofit fundraising.
• Ability to independently manage complex events from concept to execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with multiple timelines.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of philanthropy events, including signature events.
• Manage events from concept through post-event evaluation, including timelines, budgets, vendors, contracts, guests, and sponsorships.
• Identify strategies to grow fundraising revenue and explore new fundraising concepts.
• Collaborate with events team and other departments to coordinate space, catering, production, and logistics.
• Track annual philanthropy event calendar and analyze revenue, expenses, attendance, and sponsorship performance.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Event planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Tennessee Aquarium is seeking a Philanthropy Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of donor fundraising events and to identify opportunities to grow revenue and develop innovative fundraising concepts.

You will work with the events team and other departments to coordinate space, catering, production, and guest experiences while tracking budgets and outcomes. A college degree and at least two years of related nonprofit fundraising or event planning experience are required.