Senior Events Manager

Senior Events Manager

United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is home to the change makers and justice seekers. We're individuals from various walks of life making collective steps towards a better future for our community. Our focus is on bringing about real and sustainable change by unleashing the collective power of people to open minds, unite diverse communities, and convert compassion into action for a more just, inclusive, and thriving L.A. County. Together, we make tangible impact on some of our toughest community issues including poverty, homelessness, housing, education equity, and creating pathways to long-term prosperity. Regardless of race, gender, orientation, or self-identification - we do our part as one by making room for all.

Our Marketing & Engagement department advances United Way's mission by connecting our mission to the key constituents, donors and partners who help drive awareness, action, giving, volunteerism and advocacy. We bring the organization's vision for community change to life by creating engaging content, events, communications and experiences that grab the attention of our partners, donors, neighbors, and challengers alike.

We are inviting high-performing, detail-oriented event leaders with a passion for creating meaningful experiences that inspire community engagement and philanthropic giving to apply for our Senior Events Manager role. In this role, you'll drive the success of United Way's signature events by increasing participation and net revenue while delivering exceptional, mission-centered experiences that connect donors, partners, and the community. You will have the unique opportunity to shape United Way's flagship moments, bringing people together across Los Angeles County and activating the power of community to advance our mission in powerful, memorable ways.

How You'll Contribute To The Cause

Event Execution

• Execute events effectively ensuring strong logistics, quality experiences, and alignment with organizational mission.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external vendors to execute event strategies.
• Own end-to-end planning for assigned events (venue, vendors, budgets, run of show, staffing).
• Create and manage task lists, checklists, and timelines for assigned events, ensuring day-to-day logistics and deliverables are executed on time and within budget.
• Plan and execute 10-20 donor and community engagement activations, designed to cultivate donors, strengthen community ties, and advance brand positioning.
• Manage logistics and day-of execution for corporate, employee, and community engagement events; support donor event execution.
• Implement branding and messaging details (signage, collateral, run-of-show) so each event consistently represents the organization's mission and values.

Partnerships & Sponsorships

Project & Calendar Management

Donor & Volunteer Engagement

Marketing & Communications

What 1 Year Of Success Looks Like

Skills You'll Need To Succeed (The Must-Haves)

How To Know If You're A Fit (The Nice-to-Haves)

Compensation & Benefits