Development & Events Manager

Landmarks for Families•North Charleston, SC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development and Events Manager is responsible for developing sustainable revenue streams for Landmarks for Families and will work directly with and report to the Vice President of Development. The Development and Events Manager will be responsible for the planning of events, both fundraising and donor development, including the acquisition of sponsors and auction items for special events, managing volunteers needed to support events, and participating in other marketing and promotional opportunities that increase event visibility, generate community support, and support department and organization goals and objectives.

Requirements

Excellent organizational, presentation, and writing skills, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Applicants should enjoy working on a team and independently as needed.
Must be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision to meet organizational goals.
Proven track record in strong relationship building.
Cross-functional team communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
Experience in fundraising and event management within the non-profit sector.
A bachelor's degree is preferred in communications, marketing, or a minimum of 3 years of equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Non-Profit experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead event revenue solicitations, including sponsorships, annual campaigns, and other general donations.
Identify prospective donors, develop donor profiles, and research new corporate and individual donors/sponsors.
Maintain accurate records in Raisers Edge in coordination with finance.
Ensure all donor interactions are accurately recorded.
Create and distribute an annual impact report that effectively communicates organizational outcomes and donor impact.
Plan and execute all fundraising events, including but not limited to the annual Gala and donor engagement events.
Serve as the primary point of contact for event coordination, including media relations.
Responsible for securing sponsorships, ticket and table sales, auction items, and other revenue-generating components.
Develop and manage detailed timelines and all event logistics, including but not limited to venue, vendors, volunteers, guests/participants, and event materials.
Responsible for adequate planning and timely execution to meet revenue and engagement goals.