Nonprofit Events Manager: Fundraising & Impact

Eva's Village; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Discounts on travel and entertainment

Job summary

Eva’s Village is seeking an Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of all fundraising events, expanding revenue and donor engagement. You will report to the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events and work with Advancement, leadership, and community partners.

You’ll oversee calendars, budgets, venue logistics, sponsorships, and promotional content, ensuring a welcoming guest experience and strong donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, event management, or related field.
• At least five years of experience leading nonprofit fundraising events with revenue goals.
• Strong organization, communication, budgeting, vendor management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience using donor databases or CRM systems; Canva and/or Adobe InDesign.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; availability for evening and weekend events; four days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee four signature events—Gala, Golf Outing, Casino Night, and Chef Tasting.
• Develop event calendars, budgets, timelines, scripts, and run-of-show plans with the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events.
• Manage venues, vendors, contracts, permits, event volunteers, and on-site operations.
• Develop sponsorship packages, donor recognition opportunities, giving levels, and auction strategies to support revenue and attendance.
• Build relationships with sponsors, donors, Board members, committees, and corporate partners; coordinate outreach with Advancement colleagues.
• Coordinate invitations, registration, ticketing, guest communications, event materials, and promotional content with marketing.
• Manage event platforms and donor records, ensuring data accuracy in GiveSmart and Raiser's Edge.
• Track revenue and expenses, reconcile results, and prepare ROI analyses and event recaps.

Skills

Fundraising event leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Donor relations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, event management, or related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

GiveSmart

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Eva’s Village is seeking an Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of all fundraising events, expanding revenue and donor engagement. You will report to the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events and work with Advancement, leadership, and community partners.

You’ll oversee calendars, budgets, venue logistics, sponsorships, and promotional content, ensuring a welcoming guest experience and strong donor stewardship.