Special Events & Fundraising Manager

Animal Friends, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, holidays, and birthday

Retirement plan with employer

Employee Assistance Program

Continued education and professional发展

Pet care discounts and on-site clinic

Casual dress and Animal Friends gear

Opportunities to build meaningful com­

Mission-driven team

Job summary

Animal Friends, Inc. is seeking a Special Events Manager to lead planning and execution of fundraising events, manage logistics, and partner with sponsors, donors, and volunteers to support compassionate work for homeless pets in the Pittsburgh region.

You will coordinate timelines, budgets, and post-event evaluations while working with a collaborative Development team and a mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of fundraising, event management, hospitality, community engagement, or related experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience working with volunteers, donors, or community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of secondary fundraising events.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, catering, registration, signage, displays, printing, security, and event materials.
• Support the Chief Development Officer with planning and implementation of major organizational fundraising events.
• Develop event timelines, project plans, and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support fundraising events hosted by businesses, corporations, community groups, and individual supporters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, vendors, community partners, and event organizers.
• Provide guidance, resources, and support to third-party fundraisers to ensure successful and mission-aligned events.
• Steward community partners before, during, and after events to cultivate long‑term relationships.
• Solicit and secure in‑kind donations for raffles, auctions, and fundraising initiatives.
• Assist with sponsorship outreach, stewardship, and recognition efforts.
• Support fundraising goals through donor engagement and event participation strategies.
• Ensure event revenue and expenses are accurately tracked and documented.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers, interns, and support staff involved in events.
• Foster meaningful volunteer engagement that supports Animal Friends’ mission and event success.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Donor databases

Fundraising platforms

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Event Management/Communications/Marketing/Nonprofit Management/Hospitality/Business

Tools

Fundraising platforms

Donor databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Animal Friends, Inc. is seeking a Special Events Manager to lead planning and execution of fundraising events, manage logistics, and partner with sponsors, donors, and volunteers to support compassionate work for homeless pets in the Pittsburgh region.

You will coordinate timelines, budgets, and post-event evaluations while working with a collaborative Development team and a mission-driven culture.