Events Manager (Fundraising)

Patty Baker Humane Society Naples•Naples, FL

4d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

An Events Manager at Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is the person who brings our events to life. You manage the full portfolio of fundraising events, from signature galas to branded pop-ups and cause marketing activations. You're helping build the sponsorship relationships that fund them, managing every vendor and permit that makes them possible, and making sure every detail comes together so that everything goes off without a hitch. If you're the kind of person who thrives on managing dozens of moving parts at once, who finds genuine pleasure in watching a well-planned event come together, and who believes that great events can change how a community supports its most vulnerable animals, this might be the most rewarding role you've ever had. This is a full-time (40 hrs) salaried position with a Tuesday through Saturday schedule. You'll report directly to the Chief Development Officer. Your weeks will be spent planning, coordinating, and executing events across PBHSN's calendar, including signature events like Run for Paws, Pet Lover's Gala, Bow Wow Brunch, and Paws by the Bay, along with a growing roster of community fundraising activations. Some flexibility for occasional Sundays is expected around event weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated track record of planning and executing events that meet or exceed revenue and attendance goals.
Experience cultivating and closing corporate sponsorships or community partnerships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to and building relationships with sponsors, community partners, and organizational stakeholders.
Experience managing event budgets, vendor contracts, and logistics from initial planning through post-event close-out.
Proficiency with standard office productivity tools; comfortable learning new platforms and event management systems.
Must be able to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with flexibility for events as scheduled, including occasional Sundays.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Comfortable working around animals including dogs and cats of all sizes.
Occasional moderate physical labor including lifting up to 50 pounds, extended periods of standing, and outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in animal welfare, humane societies, or nonprofit development
Experience developing or managing a peer-to-peer fundraising program
Familiarity with donor CRM systems and event management or fundraising platforms
Experience with cause marketing programs, third-party event coordination, or corporate partnership development.
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of every fundraising event on PBHSN's calendar: strategy, sponsorship, logistics, volunteer coordination, day-of execution, and post-event reporting.
Lead full-lifecycle planning and execution of PBHSN's signature fundraising events, including Run for Paws, Pet Lover's Gala, Bow Wow Brunch, and Paws by the Bay.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and task checklists.
Coordinate all logistics including venue contracting, vendor management, permitting and licensing, catering, entertainment, AV, decor, and signage.
Serve as the primary internal liaison to PBHSN's external event production partner.
Lead and direct volunteers at events in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator.
Build and manage PBHSN's peer-to-peer fundraising program for applicable events.
Plan and execute a growing calendar of smaller community-facing fundraising events, including cause marketing activations, branded pop-ups with community partners, donor cultivation gatherings, and animal-friendly fundraising events throughout Collier County.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend new community event opportunities.
Develop and maintain PBHSN's master event calendar.
Build and maintain the sponsorship and corporate partnership pipeline that funds PBHSN's event portfolio.
Research, identify, and cultivate corporate and community sponsors.
Create compelling, customized sponsorship proposals.
Build and manage tiered sponsorship packages across all major events.
Ensure all sponsor commitments are fulfilled accurately and completely.
Track deliverables across every event and proactively communicate status to partners.
Develop cause marketing opportunities with local businesses, including restaurant fundraiser nights, corporate giveback days, and co-branded activations.
Manage ongoing relationships with recurring business sponsors.