Events Manager

GRACEWORKS MINISTRIES INC•Franklin, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Event Manager supports GraceWorks Ministries' goals, values, and philosophy by consistently demonstrating excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. This person must embody a wholehearted commitment to GraceWorks' mission and Christian values, eagerness to serve, high professionalism, ability to multitask, gracious donor-focused communication skills, attention to detail, strong writing skills, and excellent teamwork. The Events Manager will lead the logistical planning and execution for three key fundraising events: Neighbor Serving Neighbor Dinner, Golf Fore GraceWorks, and the Turkey Trot. They will also assist in smaller events including the Church Appreciation Breakfast and others as assigned.

Requirements

High ability to manage
Strong communication skills
Ability to multitask
Attention to detail
Ability to keep calm under pressure
Experience in donor care and communication
Able to effectively communicate, and train a team to execute the event and represent GraceWorks with the utmost dignity and grace
Must exercise confidentiality with sensitive materials
5 years + experience with events
Bachelor's degree
Experience and a high degree of comfort with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Google Suite
Understanding/acquaintance with task and project management applications/concepts
Knowledge of Salesforce Nonprofit CRM or other related systems
A motivated, energetic self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an appreciation for accuracy
The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Technology and ability to learn quickly
Developed organizational skills, including excellent time and self-management skills
Strong sense of initiative and ownership of projects
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills showing a professional and compassionate demeanor

Nice To Haves

Large events of 400+ guests are a plus

Responsibilities

Manage planning and execution for the three key fundraising events (Neighbor Serving Neighbor Dinner, Golf Fore GraceWorks, and Turkey Trot) and smaller events as assigned, including annual and week-of timelines, packing lists, locations, permits, and coordination with all internal departments.
Secure and manage vendors and contracts, identify volunteer needs, and lead day-of volunteers and staff.
Track expenses and bid out each service to multiple vendors.
Execute promised sponsorship promotions, ensure sponsors are welcomed, informed, thanked, and told of post-event results, and look for above-and-beyond ways to make them feel valued. Partner with the Director of Development.
Create fundraising timelines and communication schedules so Development Team fundraisers know what to share and when, and ensure sponsor deliverables are met.
Track sponsorship targets, pledges, and gifts in the database, and build reports and dashboards comparing current-year metrics to prior years. Work with the Salesforce team and Director of Development to ensure accurate data.
Articulate needs for print, social media, email, webpages, giving links, and press releases, and set a marketing schedule for each event with the Marketing Department and Director of Development.
Partner with Marketing, the Director of Development, and the CEO to create and gather program content for each event.
Lead event committees as needed (agendas, meetings, expectations) and host post-event debriefs to capture successes and changes for next year.
Attend Development Team meetings, react to change productively, and handle all other duties and essential tasks assigned.
Manage volunteers at events and work with Volunteer Recruitment Manager to schedule them, supervise vendors for events.