Special Events Manager

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Development, the Special Events Manager supports the Development Department in planning, managing, and executes all aspects of fundraising events. Manages event volunteers. Develops, and maintains relationships with new and existing donors, event participants, and vendors.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week working in our corporate office in Irvine.  This position also requires 10-15% local travel and working some evenings and weekends at various events.

Hiring Range $70K - $80K

• Manages all aspects of in-person or virtual fundraising events, ensuring each event runs smoothly and meets goals.
• Manages and works collaboratively with Advancement and Marketing teams, as well as across the organization.
• Secures and manages necessary vendors and hospitality support for fundraising events.
• Manages event budgets, revenue generation, and producing post-event reports with various statistics after each event.
• Oversees recruitment, screening, training, and coordination of volunteers; including enrollment of participants, and communication flow.
• Interacts with existing and new fundraising event partners and external partners and steward relationships.
• Ensures each event delivery is in compliance with applicable regulations and assures health and safety of all involved.
• Stays current in event trends, cause marketing practices, digital and corporate philanthropic funding.
• Manages process for solicitating items for fundraising event auctions.

EDUCATION:

• Typically requires an AA degree in related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years experience in non-profit event planning.
• Record of conceiving, planning, and executing successful fundraising strategies and special events.
• Working with and stewarding partners, volunteers, and sponsors.
• Experience working with and coordinating volunteers.
• Using relevant software applications—Bloomerang and QGiv knowledge is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience working with and coordinating volunteers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain the highest level of integrity, consistently demonstrate good judgement and decision making skills.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills both internally and externally. Outstanding partnership development, customer service, and relationship management skills.
• Passionate and strong belief in the mission of Easterseals Southern California.
• High degree of organizational skills, highly proactive, attention to detail a must, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiar with using Canva, Adobe Indesign or other online graphic design tools to create flyers, sponsors packets, signage, etc.
• Ability to create basic flyers, online forms, signs, and banners to include photo montages, graphics, and sponsor logos.
• Expert in taking RSVP’s for large scale events with important details and creating said documents for guest check-in and venues as required.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor at events. Must be cool under pressure and able to handle difficult situations that may arise.
• Consistent ability and practice in handling and maintaining confidential data, information, and organizational matters.
• Ability to work before and after hours and weekends as needed.