Special Events & Gala Fundraising Manager

Ronald McDonald House Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronald McDonald House Southern California is seeking a Special Events Manager to develop and run fund‑raising events, including the signature There’s No Place Like Home Gala. You will manage sponsorships, donor portfolios, and cross‑functional collaboration to achieve revenue targets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in nonprofit fundraising or event coordination, strong communication, and precise budgeting. Some evenings/weekends are required due to event timing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of fundraising/event coordination experience at a nonprofit.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Experience with donor relations, sponsorships, and event logistics.
• MS Office proficiency and familiarity with fundraising software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in annual fundraising plan development with goals, strategies, and objectives.
• Provide regular reports to Development Team and Executive Director with contacts, actions, and status updates.
• Plan, execute and evaluate the There’s No Place Like Home Gala to meet revenue goals with low expenses.
• Handle event logistics including timeline, collateral, promotions, and vendor management.
• Maintain donor portfolio of sponsors and attendees; secure sponsorships and underwriting; oversee ticket sales.
• Lead year-round solicitations for auction items, in-kind donations and program ads via outreach.
• Head the gala committee with the chair, recruit members, and direct committee activities.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years nonprofit fundraising/event coordination

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Classy

Job description

Ronald McDonald House Southern California is seeking a Special Events Manager to develop and run fund‑raising events, including the signature There’s No Place Like Home Gala. You will manage sponsorships, donor portfolios, and cross‑functional collaboration to achieve revenue targets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in nonprofit fundraising or event coordination, strong communication, and precise budgeting. Some evenings/weekends are required due to event timing.