Events Manager (Fundraising)

Patty Baker Humane Society Naples•Naples, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

An Events Manager at Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is responsible for bringing fundraising events to life. This role manages the full portfolio of fundraising events, from signature galas to branded pop-ups and cause marketing activations. The manager will also be involved in building sponsorship relationships, managing vendors and permits, and ensuring all event details are executed seamlessly. This is a full-time (40 hrs) salaried position with a Tuesday through Saturday schedule, reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing events such as Run for Paws, Pet Lover's Gala, Bow Wow Brunch, and Paws by the Bay, as well as 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.
Work closely with the Development team, Communications, Animal Care, and Volunteers.
Serve as the primary liaison to PBHSN's external event production partner on major events.
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; maintaining clear communication, shared timelines, and aligned decision-making throughout each event.
Lead and direct volunteers at events in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator; managing the full day-of experience from setup through breakdown.
Build and manage PBHSN's peer-to-peer fundraising program for applicable events; recruiting and stewarding P2P participants and team captains; tracking performance metrics to refine strategy year-over-year.
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.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend new community event opportunities; presenting proposals with projected revenue and resource needs to the CDO for approval.
Manage all logistics for community events with the same rigor as major events at appropriate scale; coordinating with the Volunteer Coordinator for event support staffing.
Develop and maintain PBHSN's master event calendar; ensuring strategic spacing, adequate preparation time, and identifying gaps where new activations could increase visibility or generate incremental revenue.
Build and maintain the sponsorship and corporate partnership pipeline that funds PBHSN's event portfolio.
Research, identify, and cultivate corporate and community sponsors; creating compelling, customized sponsorship proposals; building and managing tiered sponsorship packages across all major events.
Ensure all sponsor commitments are fulfilled accurately and completely; tracking deliverables across every event and proactively communicating status to partners.
Develop cause marketing opportunities with local businesses, including restaurant fundraiser nights, corporate giveback days, and co-branded activations; managing ongoing relationships with recurring business sponsors.