Senior Manager, 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

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