Senior Donor Events Lead – Fundraising & Engagement

2Life Communities; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

2 floating holidays

Pet insurance

Job summary

2Life Communities in Boston seeks a Senior Events Manager to lead a portfolio of high-end donor events, from the annual gala to tours, ensuring engagement and alignment with our mission.

Collaborate across fundraising, marketing, advocacy, real estate, and site staff to deliver on-brand experiences; manage budgets, vendors, registration, AV, and post-event reporting in Salesforce. 5–7+ years nonprofit event leadership required; Salesforce and GiveSmart experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of high-end event management experience, preferably in nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience with donor databases and event management software.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to navigate working relationships across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement 2Life’s annual event calendar with multiple departments.
• Manage a portfolio of donor events from gala to tours.
• Oversee site logistics, AV, registrations, and post-event evaluation.
• Track event metrics and post-event reporting in Salesforce.

Skills

Event management

Donor relations

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

GiveSmart

Job description

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Senior Events Manager

Regular Full Time Clerical Boston, MA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1469

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Background

2Life Communities has been at the heart of positive change in the affordable senior housing ecosystem since 1965. We develop, manage, and advocate for high-quality, affordable housing and services that support aging in community, helping older adults and their families enjoy stability, dignity, and peace of mind. Our mission is to ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Position summary

2Life Communities seeks a passionate, detail-oriented, and experienced Senior Events Manager to lead and execute a diverse portfolio of high-end donor-focused events.

This role is critical in translating 2Life’s mission into impactful experiences that strengthen engagement, build key relationships, and elevate the organization’s visibility with donors, policymakers, community leaders, residents, and board members. The Senior Events Manager will leverage strong leadership and project management skills to ensure all events from research and planning through on-site management and reporting are well-orchestrated, fiscally responsible, and deeply aligned with 2Life's mission.

Collaborating with stakeholders across 2Life, from invitation creation to post-event analysis, the Senior Events Manager plays a key role in helping 2Life share its story and develop meaningful engagement with donors, policymakers, community leaders, residents, and board members.

We are looking for someone passionate about hosting and running events. They must be detail-oriented and exemplify strong leadership skills.

Essential job functions

Event Strategy and Program Management

Develop and implement 2Life’s annual event calendar in collaboration with the fundraising, marketing, advocacy, and real estate departments to ensure strategic goal alignment.

Manage a diverse portfolio of small to midsize (up to ~500 attendees) high-end donor events, including the annual fundraising gala, ground-breakings, ribbon-cuttings, donor gatherings, and tours.

Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of industry best practices to introduce innovative ideas that maximize engagement and participant value.

Serve as an internal expert for colleagues, proposing new events, including conducting cost-benefit analyses, defining desired goals, and brainstorming best practices.

Event Execution and Stakeholder Collaboration

Execute all operational aspects of event planning, including site selection, content and program management, collateral design/printing, audio/visual production, registration, logistics, and post-event evaluation.

Oversee vendor management for caterers, event planners, and designers to ensure seamless service delivery.

Collaborate with stakeholders across 2Life (including fundraising, marketing, advocacy, real estate, site staff, and executive teams) to ensure consistent brand messaging and coordination across all events.

Drive internal communications and stakeholder engagement to ensure broad awareness of upcoming events, volunteer needs, expected outcomes, and event success metrics.

Administration and Reporting

Manage the event budget, procurement, and invoice/expense tracking and reconciliation to ensure optimal resource allocation and fiscal responsibility.

Track event metrics, attendance, and feedback to evaluate performance and inform future strategy.

Maintain accurate event records, including guest lists, sponsorship commitments, and post-event reports, primarily utilizing 2Life’s Salesforce database.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Preparation, knowledge, skills, and abilities

5-7+ years of high-end event management experience, preferably in a nonprofit fundraising environment.

Demonstrated experience executing a variety of events across wide-ranging goals, audiences, and stakeholders.

Experience with donor databases and event management software (Salesforce and GiveSmart preferred).

Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Proven ability to navigate working relationships across multiple teams with diverse goals.

Ability to thrive in a passionate, fast-paced environment, with the confidence to engage at all levels of the organization.

Proven track record in participating in cross-team program management and close attention to detail.

Autonomous and flexible work style, capable of managing moving targets and making independent decisions when necessary in a highly collaborative environment.

Beyond the Paycheck: Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We don’t just offer a job; we invest in your entire life. Our "Total Rewards" package adds an extra 27% to 30%+ in value on top of your base salary.

• Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.
• Future-Proofing: 401(k) retirement planning and employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance (Short & Long Term).
• Rest & Recharge: Generous paid vacation, official holidays, plus 2 floating holidays to use whenever you need a break.
• Family-Friendly: Inclusion for your "+1" and dependents, plus Pet Insurance for your furry family members.

The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

We desire to build and cultivate an environment that brings together an exceptional workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.