Manager Foundation Events

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Manager of Foundation Events to develop and execute fundraising events aligned with the Foundation's philanthropic strategy. You will drive donor development, manage budgets, and coordinate input from OSF staff, clinicians, donors, and partners to maximize net revenue and impact.

Education required is a Bachelor's degree with at least five years in nonprofit fundraising or related fields, plus two years in management; strong MS Office skills and outstanding communication

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years in project management, nonprofit fundraising, communications, event planning, or related field.
• At least 2 years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan for events aligned to the Foundation's philanthropic strategy.
• Oversee event budgets, maximize net revenue, and manage expenses.
• Coordinate sponsorships, corporate giving, and donor stewardship with OSF staff, clinicians, donors and partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Analytical/problem solving

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Mail merges

Job description

Total Rewards

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Expected pay for this position is $36.56 - $48.44/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Foundation Events is responsible for the development and execution of strategic goals where fundraising and cultivation events can be leveraged to align with the overarching comprehensive philanthropic strategy of the Foundation in donor development. This position executes a strategic fundraising plan for events centered on major gift fundraising best practices: providing excellence in customer service to build relationships, acquire new donors, and stewarding current donors through giving continuum. The Manager has oversight of all event budgets while strategically growing overall net revenue and managing expenses. The Manager of Foundation Events will have oversight of corporate giving relevant to sponsorships and outright asks. The Manager is the authority on all event logistics and OSF best practices as they relate to events and coordinates input from Ministry Services departments as needed. The Manager of Foundation Events collaborates and seeks input and engagement with OSF staff, donors, committee stakeholders, clinicians, grateful patients and families throughout the OSF HealthCare. This position will also help identify and cultivate relationships with current and potential donors, area businesses and vendors. Occasional support required during evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience

• 5 years of experience in project management, non-profit fundraising, communications, event planning, or a directly related field.
• 2 years of experience in management of others.

Other Skills/ Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Advanced analytical abilities necessary in order to prepare basic fundraising plans and evaluate results, respond to problems by identifying and implementing appropriate corrective action, develop and administer policies, procedures and budgets, and organize and oversee work of others.
• Proven interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with individual donors and corporate organizations when soliciting financial support, with media contacts, OSF personnel, and committees when coordinating fund raising activities, and work cooperatively with a variety of leaders, executives, and staff.
• Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and mail merges; email and basic social media platforms.
• This position requires outstanding project management, adeptness at building genuine relationships both internally and externally and superior communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Raiser's Edge experience or certification

Licensure/ Certification: Blackbaud certification (bCRE) required within 6 months of hire

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.