Senior Fundraising Events Manager

Abilis; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Abilis in Greenwich, CT is seeking an experienced Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute a range of fundraising and community engagement events. You will manage internal and external events, work with committees and volunteers, and ensure smooth execution within budgets.

The role involves coordinating with donors, sponsors, and community partners, with a focus on driving annual fundraising goals and strong stakeholder engagement. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years fundraising and/or event management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders to align events with goals.
• Provide updates to Senior VP of Development on event progress.
• Build relationships with sponsors, donors, and volunteers.
• Adhere to organizational policies for event planning and execution.
• Solicit sponsors, underwriters, and attendees for key annual events and meet fundraising goals.
• Oversee coordination of internal events like annual meeting and staff events.
• Develop and manage event budgets and reconcile post-event finances with Finance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NEON ONE CRM

Job description

Abilis in Greenwich, CT is seeking an experienced Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute a range of fundraising and community engagement events. You will manage internal and external events, work with committees and volunteers, and ensure smooth execution within budgets.

The role involves coordinating with donors, sponsors, and community partners, with a focus on driving annual fundraising goals and strong stakeholder engagement. Evening and weekend availability may be required.