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What is a donor events manager?

A Donor Events Manager is a fundraising professional responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events that engage donors and raise funds for a nonprofit organization. Their role involves coordinating logistics, managing budgets, collaborating with internal teams, and building relationships with donors and sponsors. They ensure that events run smoothly and create impactful experiences that inspire continued donor support. Donor Events Managers also analyze event outcomes to improve future fundraising efforts.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a donor events manager?

To thrive as a Donor Events Manager, you need expertise in event planning, fundraising strategies, and relationship management, often backed by a degree in communications, nonprofit management, or a related field. Familiarity with donor management software, event registration platforms, and CRM systems is typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to communicate persuasively help you build strong donor relationships and execute memorable events. These skills ensure successful events that drive donor engagement and support organizational fundraising goals.

How does a donor events manager typically collaborate with other departments to ensure successful fundraising events?

A Donor Events Manager works closely with development, communications, and program teams to coordinate all aspects of fundraising events. They partner with the development team to identify and invite key donors, collaborate with communications staff to promote events and manage guest communications, and work with program staff to showcase the organization's impact during events. This cross-departmental collaboration is essential for aligning event goals with overall fundraising strategies and ensuring a seamless experience for donors.

What is the difference between Donor Events Manager vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectDonor Events ManagerFundraising Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in event planning and donor relationsBachelor's degree, experience in fundraising and donor communication
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, event venues, community centersNonprofits, charities, fundraising departments
Employer & IndustryNonprofit organizations, charitable foundationsNonprofit organizations, fundraising agencies
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The Donor Events Manager primarily plans and executes fundraising events to engage donors and secure donations, focusing on event logistics and donor relations. The Fundraising Coordinator supports fundraising campaigns, manages donor communications, and assists with event planning. While both roles work closely in nonprofit settings and require similar skills, the Donor Events Manager has a stronger focus on event execution, whereas the Fundraising Coordinator handles broader campaign activities.

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Donor Engagement and Special Events Manager

Archdiocese of Detroit

Bloomfield, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Donor Engagement and Special Events Manager
Position Summary
The Donor Engagement and Special Events Manager plays a key role in advancing the mission and philanthropic priorities of the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this position is responsible for managing the Annual Fund, fundraising events, donor stewardship and advancement operations.
The Donor Engagement and Special Events Manager works collaboratively with the Advancement team, school leadership, volunteers, parents, alumnae/alumni, grandparents and donors to strengthen engagement, foster a culture of philanthropy, and support the school's fundraising and community-building goals. This role leads the planning and execution of key fundraising and stewardship events while ensuring strong operational support for advancement initiatives, donor stewardship, reporting, and database management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Annual Fund and Donor Stewardship:
  • Support the planning and execution of Sacred Heart's Annual Fund program, including solicitation strategies, volunteer engagement, stewardship, and donor recognition.
  • Coordinate and manage the day-to-day implementation of Annual Fund initiatives and appeals.
  • Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities across all constituent groups.
  • Assist with prospect research, donor pipeline development, and donor engagement strategies.
  • Prepare donor briefings, cultivation materials and stewardship communications.
  • Partner with the Advancement Assistant to ensure gift acknowledgements are prepared, signed and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with the advancement team to identify opportunities to increase donor participation and philanthropic support.
  • Support campaign initiatives and other fundraising priorities as assigned.

Events and Community Engagement:
  • Manage all aspects of planning and execution for the Academy's fundraising and community engagement events, including:
    • Annual Gala
    • Golf Outing
    • Booster Club Social
    • Raffle Program
  • Develop event timelines, budgets, sponsorship plans, volunteer structures, and post-event evaluations.
  • Manage volunteer committees and school leadership to maximize engagement, participation, and fundraising outcomes.
  • Collaborate with leaders across the Sacred Heart community to plan and execute stewardship and community-building events.
  • Ensure all events reflect the mission, values, and Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education.

Operations and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate constituent, donor, and event records within Raiser's Edge, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.
  • Serve as a primary manager of event and fundraising data, constituent records, and engagement tracking.
  • Support advancement operations through reporting, analysis, and administrative coordination.
  • Partner with the Advancement Assistant to prepare monthly advancement reports and supporting materials for Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and Fundraising Committee meetings.
  • Generate reports, constituent lists, and dashboards to support fundraising, stewardship, volunteer engagement, and strategic planning.
  • Track fundraising performance, participation rates, event outcomes, and engagement metrics.
  • Review and coordinate donor acknowledgment and recognition processes.
  • Assist with gift processing, budget tracking, event reconciliation, and other advancement office operations as needed.
  • Foster a culture of philanthropy, gratitude, hospitality, and community engagement throughout the Sacred Heart community.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Three to five years of experience in advancement, fundraising, nonprofit administration, event management, communications, or a related field.
  • Organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge preferred.
  • Commitment to the mission, values, and Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education.

The School Network
Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 schools in the U.S. and Canada Network of Sacred Heart Schools and is affiliated with a network of over 200 Sacred Heart schools worldwide. The school's mission is to cultivate in our students a personal and active faith in God and to lay the foundation for a meaningful life.
Archdiocese of Detroit Requirements
The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer that does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, marital or other legally protected status.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a résumé and a brief statement of interest describing their experience, qualifications, and what inspires them to join the Academy of the Sacred Heart community to J`aime Law at jlaw@ashmi.org

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