MANAGER, EVENT & STEWARDSHIP
About The Position
Sanford Burnham Prebys is much more than a research facility and hub for innovation; it’s a vibrant global community of talented scientists and researchers from over 30 countries. This worldwide representation enriches our perspectives and enhances our creative approach to solving complex scientific challenges. We strive to be leaders not only in biomedical research but also in creating an environment where excellence thrives through collaboration across cultures and backgrounds. Our mission is to advance the biomedical sciences by cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders, providing meaningful opportunities for researchers of all backgrounds to learn, innovate, and make breakthrough discoveries that improve human health. Together, we translate science into health. The duties and responsibilities contained in the job description are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in the position will demonstrate competency through performance. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned as necessary. Position Summary: The Event and Stewardship Manager leads the planning, execution and evaluation of philanthropic events and a comprehensive engagement and stewardshp program that advances our mission, strengthens donor engagement and drives fundraising succes. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong organizational skills, creativity and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Manager ensures that stewardship efforts are aligned with organizational goals and donor expectations, and is responsible for developing and maintaining a donor engagement and stewardship program that incorporates the Institute’s giving circles and the respective benefits.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of 5-7 years in a fundraising, donor relations role, preferably in a non-profit organization
- Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong skills in relationship-building, donor engagement and storytelling through events.
- Confidence and professionalism in working with colleagues and donors as well as the President and CEO and senior leaders across the Institute.
- A passion for creating memorable, mission-driven experiences.
- Technological proficiency and the ability to create spreadsheets, enter data, and generate reports from a fundraising database.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an academic, scientific, or healthcare organization preferred.
Responsibilities
- Strategize and lead the planning, execution, evaluation and growth of signature and community events.
- Serve as the lead event manager for donor-related events including the 50th anniversary Gala, Fishman Awards, as well as salon and appreciation events, annual giving circle or general stewardship events.
- Design and oversee the implementation of a stewardship program that delivers personalized, meaningful engagement across the giving circles/levels with measurable impacts on donor acquisition and retention.
- Manage and oversee stewardship experiences/activities for top-tier donors, as well as donors in the giving circles, ensuring consistent standards, customized communications and clear communication of research impact.
- Manage the donor stewardship report process, including drafting content, partnering with researchers; and coordinating the design and print, and ensuring that reporting deadlines are met.
- Collaborate and partner with finance, research accounting and philanthropy colleagues to align stewardship activities with funding designations and institutional priorities.
- Oversee the Institute’s annual Impact Report publication partnering with the Communications department.
- Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
