Manager of Donor Experience & Events

Outreach • Carol Stream, IL

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About The Position

Outreach is hiring a Manager of Donor Experience & Events to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of donor engagement and fundraising events that strengthen relationships, inspire generosity, and drive revenue growth. This position plays a critical role in transforming Outreach's events into intentional donor experiences that cultivate lifelong supporters while serving as an operational leader within the Resource Development team.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in fundraising, donor engagement, event strategy, nonprofit development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success planning and executing fundraising or donor engagement events that produce measurable results.
• Experience developing donor relationships and supporting fundraising initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and support senior leadership.
• Experience managing event budgets, vendors, timelines, and complex logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database/CRM systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Outreach Community Ministries.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of all Outreach fundraising, donor cultivation, marketing, and community events.
• Design donor-centered event experiences that support donor acquisition, engagement, retention, and long-term giving.
• Develop measurable goals for each event, including donor conversion, retention, and revenue outcomes.
• Partner with gift officers to identify, invite, and cultivate prospective donors while creating intentional pathways from event attendee to long-term funding partner.
• Collaborate with leadership on sponsorship strategies, fundraising goals, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Oversee all aspects of event planning, including budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, venue coordination, logistics, and post-event follow-up.
• Serve as the operational hub for the Resource Development team by coordinating priorities, supporting leadership initiatives, and ensuring projects move efficiently from planning through execution.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, Illinois Paid Leave, and wellness days.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.
• A mission-driven environment that fosters professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level