Special Events Manager

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, based in Arlington, VA, seeks a dynamic Manager of Special Events to craft exceptional donor experiences. You will lead planning for intimate gatherings through large-scale national programs, collaborating across teams to reflect SBA's mission and values.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, flawless logistics, and strategic promotion, with occasional travel and evening/weekend work for events.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating events, fundraising activities, hospitality programs, or donor engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute donor events, virtual and in-person, from small gatherings to national programs.
• Serve as a key contact for donors, attendees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage venues, catering, registration, travel, audiovisual needs, guest communications, and on-site operations.
• Build detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate staff, volunteers, consultants, and vendors to deliver seamless events.
• Track event performance, attendance, fundraising results, and engagement metrics.
• Lead post-event follow-up, including donor acknowledgments and evaluations.

Skills

Event planning

Donor relations

Project management

Communication

Hospitality

Tools

CRM software

Event management software

Registration platforms

Job description

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA) is the nation's largest pro-life advocacy organization, with a grassroots network of more than one million Americans. Through public policy, grassroots engagement, voter education, and advocacy, we are leading the fight to protect unborn children and serve women and families across the country.

We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, and relationship-driven Manager of Special Events to help create exceptional experiences for our donors and supporters. This role is ideal for an event professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys bringing complex projects to life, and understands the power of exceptional hospitality and relationship-building.

As a key member of the Development team, you will plan and execute donor-focused events that deepen engagement, strengthen relationships, and advance SBA's mission. From intimate donor gatherings to large-scale national events, you will play a critical role in creating meaningful experiences that inspire supporters and fuel our work.

This is a full-time position based in our Arlington, Virginia headquarters and reports to the Director of Development.

What You'll Do

Create Exceptional Donor Experiences

• Plan and execute donor events, both virtual and in‑person, ranging from small gatherings to nationally recognized programs.
• Serve as a key point of contact for donors, attendees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure every event reflects SBA's mission, values, and commitment to excellence.
• Develop personalized touchpoints that cultivate meaningful donor relationships.

Lead Event Planning and Logistics

• Manage all aspects of event execution, including venues, catering, registration, travel, audiovisual needs, guest communications, and on‑site operations.
• Build detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate staff, volunteers, consultants, and vendors to deliver seamless events.
• Anticipate challenges and proactively solve problems before they impact the attendee experience.

Drive Event Communications and Promotion

• Partner with the Communications team to develop invitations, event websites, registration pages, agendas, presentations, signage, and promotional materials.
• Ensure all event communications align with SBA's brand, voice, and messaging.

Measure Success and Strengthen Future Events

• Track event performance, attendance, fundraising results, and engagement metrics.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting within donor databases and event management systems.
• Lead post-event follow‑up, including donor acknowledgments, pledge fulfillment, invoice processing, and event evaluations.
• Identify opportunities to improve future events and enhance donor engagement.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• A service‑oriented mindset and passion for creating memorable experiences.
• Ability to build strong relationships with donors, colleagues, and external partners.
• Experience coordinating events, fundraising activities, hospitality programs, or donor engagement initiatives.
• Experience with CRM systems, event registration platforms, and event management software is preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work evenings or weekends when events require.
• A commitment to and passion for the pro‑life mission.

Position Type & Work Schedule

This is a full-time position, salaried postion. Normal office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Evening and weekend work will be required around event times.

Supervisory Requirements

There are no supervisory responsibilities with this postion.

Travel Requirements

Travel for events around the country will be required for this postion.

Benefits That Matter

At SBA, we believe in taking care of our team so they can focus on making an impact. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance – because your well‑being matters.
• 401(k) with employer match – invest in your future while you change the world.
• Life insurance and short‑ & long‑term disability coverage – peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Paid holidays and generous PTO – recharge and come back ready to fight for life.
• Free onsite parking – because convenience counts.

Our Culture: Bold, Mission‑Driven, and United
At SBA, we live by our core values: sacrificial, ambitious, scrappy, and team‑oriented. Our people are experts in their fields, relentless in their work, and deeply committed to ending abortion. We collaborate, support one another, and seize every opportunity to advance the cause of life. If you’re ready to bring passion, grit, and heart to a mission that matters, you’ll fit right in.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.