West Point Association Of Graduates-posted 8 months ago
$63,000 - $65,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
West Point, NY

The mission of West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is to 'Serve West Point and the Long Gray Line.' WPAOG is both the alumni association and foundation for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. Our vision is to ensure the Long Gray Line remains the most highly connected alumni body in the world. USMA is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution. The student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400, and each year approximately 1,000 cadets graduate and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is seeking a Manager of Development Events. The incumbent in this position will report directly to the Director of Development Events. They will be responsible for planning and executing donor stewardship and cultivation events and visits for the entire division of the development office. Also, they will be responsible for managing budget, billing, invoicing, and contract negotiations for the Development Events department. The incumbent will manage the Development Events office and serve as the primary point of contact in absence of the Director. The Development Events Manager will oversee the Development Events Coordinator's work, coordinating the event logistics for up to 90 special events throughout the year. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing logistics in the following areas: caterers and vendors, venues, event decor, transportation, contract negotiations, hotel blocks and room reservations, nametags and place cards. They will work closely with key Development staff members, particularly the Campaign Director, to plan meetings and events in support of cultivation and stewardship initiatives. Additionally, the incumbent must maintain close, positive working relationships with donors and executive staff. They will be responsible for responding to donor RSVPs and will be expected to attend all events each year. The incumbent must be available for occasional travel and work after normal business hours.

  • Plan and execute donor stewardship and cultivation events and visits.
  • Manage budget, billing, invoicing, and contract negotiations for the Development Events department.
  • Oversee the Development Events Coordinator's work and coordinate logistics for up to 90 special events throughout the year.
  • Manage logistics including caterers, vendors, venues, event decor, transportation, contract negotiations, hotel blocks, and room reservations.
  • Work closely with key Development staff members to plan meetings and events.
  • Maintain close, positive working relationships with donors and executive staff.
  • Respond to donor RSVPs and attend all events each year.
  • Be available for occasional travel and work after normal business hours.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 3-5 years of work experience in the event planning field.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and CRM Blackbaud systems.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and external agencies.
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of fundraising and the academic, athletic, and activity programs of the Military Academy.
  • Excellent benefits
  • Pleasant working environment
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