Senior Event Manager

For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation•Plymouth Meeting, PA

7d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Senior Event Manager is a key member of the Events Team, responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating signature fundraising events each year that contribute to the team’s overall goal of raising $1M in signature event revenue. This role also provides support for community events, peer to peer fundraising events, and other Events Team-coordinated activities that collectively raise $250K annually. The Senior Event Manager ensures all events reflect For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation’s (FPS) mission and deliver exceptional experiences for attendees, volunteers, and supporters. This role contributes to event strategy and planning, manages production logistics, and cultivates key stakeholder relationships while collaborating closely with Marketing & Communications, Advancement, and Finance teams. The position requires leadership, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in nonprofit or fundraising event management
Experience in securing sponsorships for fundraising events
Lead peer to peer fundraising events for a nonprofit
Strong organizational and project management skills with a focus on detail and deadlines
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated success leading large-scale fundraising events
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel as required
Positive, team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic
Passion for the mission of For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation

Nice To Haves

experience with Blackbaud NXT and Classy preferred
Familiarity with auction and registration platforms

Responsibilities

Oversee all planning, logistics, and execution of assigned signature events for FPS (e.g. annual gala, golf tournament)
Leads efforts to secure sponsorships that support revenue goals.
Manage vendor relationships, budgets, timelines, and contracts.
Serve as the lead onsite FPS representative for assigned events.
Build and lead volunteer committees; manage meetings, task delegation, and follow-through.
Ensure compliance with fundraising best practices and organizational standards.
Supports a set of community events by engaging with volunteers and identifying new and creative ways to engage the community.
Provide support to FPS team members leading other community and signature events including onsite presence and logistical coordination as needed.
Partner with Marketing & Communications to promote events across print, digital, and social channels.
Ensure proper donor and sponsor recognition pre-, during, and post-event.
Support stewardship of corporate and individual donors in partnership with the Advancement team.
Help fulfill sponsorship deliverables and assist in the creation of proposals, reports, and thank-you communications.
Track and report on key performance indicators for events, including financial outcomes, attendance, and donor engagement.
Reconcile event revenue and expenses with Finance and Data teams; ensure proper coding in fundraising platforms.
Maintain detailed records of sponsors, attendees, vendors, volunteers, and other key stakeholders.
Utilize and support integration of Blackbaud NXT and Classy for event management and donor tracking.
Manage online auction platforms and assist with Scoreholio logistics when supporting CH4C events.
Collaborate with Data team to ensure accurate invitation lists and timely reporting and receipting.
Work closely with staff across departments to ensure seamless planning and execution of events.
Contribute to broader organizational initiatives as needed.
Collaborate with Director of Strategic Partnerships and Director of Major Gifts in identifying sponsorship opportunities.