Manager of Donor Experience & Events

Outreach; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Outreach Community Ministries is seeking a Manager of Donor Experience & Events to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of donor engagement and fundraising events that strengthen relationships and growth. You will design donor-centered experiences, set measurable goals, collaborate with gift officers and leadership on sponsorships, and oversee budgets, vendors, timelines, and post‑event follow‑up.

This role requires a collaborative mindset and a track record of delivering results in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4–6 years fundraising or related experience.
• Proven success planning donor engagement events.
• Strong collaboration across departments and leadership.
• Experience managing event budgets and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of all Outreach fundraising, donor cultivation, marketing, and community events.
• Design donor-centered event experiences that support donor acquisition, engagement, retention, and long-term giving.
• Develop measurable goals for each event, including donor conversion, retention, and revenue outcomes.
• Partner with gift officers to identify, invite, and cultivate prospective donors while creating intentional pathways from event attendee to long-term funding partner.
• Collaborate with leadership on sponsorship strategies, fundraising goals, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Oversee all aspects of event planning, including budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, venue coordination, logistics, and post-event follow-up.
• Serve as the operational hub for the Resource Development team by coordinating priorities, supporting leadership initiatives, and ensuring projects move efficiently from planning through execution.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Outreach is hiring a Manager of Donor Experience & Events to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of donor engagement and fundraising events that strengthen relationships, inspire generosity, and drive revenue growth. This position plays a critical role in transforming Outreach's events into intentional donor experiences that cultivate lifelong supporters while serving as an operational leader within the Resource Development team.

Benefits & Compensation

• $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on education, experience, and qualifications.
• Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, Illinois Paid Leave, and wellness days.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.
• A mission-driven environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of all Outreach fundraising, donor cultivation, marketing, and community events.
• Design donor-centered event experiences that support donor acquisition, engagement, retention, and long-term giving.
• Develop measurable goals for each event, including donor conversion, retention, and revenue outcomes.
• Partner with gift officers to identify, invite, and cultivate prospective donors while creating intentional pathways from event attendee to long-term funding partner.
• Collaborate with leadership on sponsorship strategies, fundraising goals, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Oversee all aspects of event planning, including budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, venue coordination, logistics, and post-event follow-up.
• Serve as the operational hub for the Resource Development team by coordinating priorities, supporting leadership initiatives, and ensuring projects move efficiently from planning through execution.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in fundraising, donor engagement, event strategy, nonprofit development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success planning and executing fundraising or donor engagement events that produce measurable results.
• Experience developing donor relationships and supporting fundraising initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and support senior leadership.
• Experience managing event budgets, vendors, timelines, and complex logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database/CRM systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Outreach Community Ministries.

Outreach complies with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment, including nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and disability. As a religious organization, Outreach reserves the right to make employment decisions based on its religious identity, as permitted by state and federal law.