Manager, Philanthropy Events

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

1d•$118,560 - $177,840

About The Position

This manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events in support of philanthropy initiatives and fundraising goals. The role involves developing and implementing event strategies aligned with Sutter Health's goals, ensuring exceptional experiences for donors, volunteers, board members, physicians, and community partners. The position oversees all aspects of event production, including timelines, budgets, vendors, logistics, communications, and on-site execution. It serves as a key liaison with senior leadership, philanthropy staff, medical center partners, and external stakeholders to ensure events are well integrated with organizational priorities, strengthen donor engagement and stewardship, and enhance visibility for the Foundation in the community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Hospitality, Marketing or related field, or equivalent experience.
8 years of recent relevant experience in event planning, fundraising events, hospitality, or related field.
Knowledge of event planning, production, and hospitality standards, preferably in a nonprofit, healthcare, or philanthropy environment.
Knowledge of donor engagement and stewardship principles, with the ability to design events that support fundraising and relationship-building objectives.
Aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite and event-related systems such as registration platforms, budgeting tools, and project management software; ability to learn new software quickly.
Strong project management, budgeting, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously while delivering high-quality results.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, coaching/mentoring, and the ability to motivate and engage others.
Ability to build and establish effective working partnerships with employees, peers, leaders, vendors, and community partners to achieve business objectives.
Strong verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems in real time, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced event environment.
Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Planning, coordinating, and executing events in support of philanthropy initiatives and fundraising goals.
Developing and implementing event strategies aligned with the goals of Sutter Health.
Ensuring exceptional experiences for donors, volunteers, board members, physicians, and community partners.
Overseeing all aspects of event production, including timelines, budgets, vendors, logistics, communications, and on-site execution.
Serving as a key liaison with senior leadership, philanthropy staff, medical center partners, and external stakeholders.
Ensuring events are well integrated with organizational priorities.
Strengthening donor engagement and stewardship.
Enhancing visibility for the Foundation in the community.