Impactful Special Events & Fundraising Manager

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California is seeking a Special Events Manager in Los Angeles to lead fundraising events and manage donor partnerships. You will drive the There’s No Place Like Home Gala, supervise logistics, sponsorships, and in-kind donations, and report on revenue and expenses to the Development Team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with strong planning, communication, and budget skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible fund development experience at a nonprofit.
• Experience coordinating fundraising events and managing donor relationships.
• Ability to develop and implement annual fundraising plans with measurable goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of annual fundraising plan with goals, strategies, and objectives.
• Provide regular fundraising reports and status updates to leadership.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate the There’s No Place Like Home Gala and related events.
• Manage event logistics, promotions, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain donor portfolio of sponsors and attendees and secure sponsorships.
• Lead gala committee and oversee committee activities.
• Maintain gala website and donor/in-kind records for events.
• Produce weekly expense and revenue reports and updates.

Skills

Fundraising

Event planning

Donor relations

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Classy

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California is seeking a Special Events Manager in Los Angeles to lead fundraising events and manage donor partnerships. You will drive the There’s No Place Like Home Gala, supervise logistics, sponsorships, and in-kind donations, and report on revenue and expenses to the Development Team.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with strong planning, communication, and budget skills.