Events Manager

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The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Events Manager to support the Northern California Coastal Region.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW :

We are looking for an Events Manager to serve as a strategic lead for the organization’s fundraising programs and events, including annual Red Cross Gala, Chapter led events and regional events.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD :

Works closely with Chief Development Officer to lead Annual Red Cross Gala with a goal of $1M and guests up to 400+. This includes : Supporting a volunteer led committee and Co-Chairs and event meetings;

Leading on all marketing & collateral for event (Save the Date, Invitation, Emails, Auction, RSVP, Seating, Scripts, etc.

Securing venue and managing vendor relationship and contracts;Leading Day of Event activities and event follow up;Managing an event budget.

• Enhances existing fundraising events, taking them to new levels of success by assessing current strengths and opportunities, building program processes, systems, and materials that drive growth.
• Provides data analysis of event fundraising programs, identifying, and measuring key success metrics and opportunities for growth.
• Develops and facilitates training for regional volunteers on event fundraising core standards & best practices.
• Provides guidance for ongoing development of tools, guidebooks and marketing collateral required to grow event fundraising programs.

This includes online technology used for registration and giving.

• Collaborates with regional and national Marketing and Communications’ teams on content development and support for fundraising platforms.
• Serves as lead during disasters on telethons with social media partners, and third-party vendors.

Salary Range :

The salary range for this position is $93,120. - $98,900.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed.

Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of sales and / or fundraising experience required.
• Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and recapture, and proven success with complex requests is required.
• A current valid driver's license and a good driving record is required.
• Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Knowledge of office systems : MS Office preferred and fundraising database systems (, Raiser’s Edge, Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.

Travel : Frequent travel within the Region is required.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and / or move 15 to 30 pounds.
• May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations.
• The work environment will consist of moderate noise ( business office with computers, phones, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a small cubicle and the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Overall mobility is essential.
• It may also include driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE :

Significant expertise with Northern California funding / events community, highly desirable.

BENEFITS FOR YOU :

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work.

Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO + Holidays
• 401K with 5% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance : Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition
• Pay for Performance (Incentive)
30+ days ago