Senior Manager, Market Events
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Market Events leads the strategy, planning, and execution of an event fundraising portfolio valued at $400,000 or more. The role drives revenue through donor, sponsor, and volunteer leadership engagement while delivering high-quality event experiences. It also actively manages relationships and moves constituents through the donor pipeline to increase long-term engagement and impact. The position builds relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners; leads event planning and execution; develops strategies to grow revenue and participation; and connects event participants and partners with broader organizational engagement opportunities. It monitors performance against goals and coordinates cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 2 years of successful experience in fundraising and relationship development.
- Demonstrated success driving revenue through relationship building and volunteer engagement.
- Strong project management and event execution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills.
- Strong customer and donor experience orientation.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to achieve revenue goals and grow engagement.
- Lead planning and execution of event fundraising activities, including logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and experience delivery.
- Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue, participation, and the donor pipeline within the assigned portfolio.
- Align event participants and partners with broader organizational engagement opportunities to deepen long-term impact.
- Monitor performance against goals and adjust strategies to optimize revenue and return on investment.
- Coordinate cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off policy.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Wellness programs.
- Professional development programs to enhance staff skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
