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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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Infographic showing various Donor Events Manager job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution.

Donor Engagement Operations Manager

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Ashland, OR

$70K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Now Hiring: Donor Engagement Operations Manager 
Department: Development | Reports to: Director of Giving and Engagement
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $70,000- $75,000 annually
Location: Ashland, OR

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): 

  • Lead and execute all aspects of planning and execution for major events for the theatre  
  • Ensure events are delivered successfully, meeting organizational goals, staying within budget, and providing a positive audience experience  
  • Establish event goals and ROIs, and make recommendations for event continuation or discontinuation based on metrics  
  • Collaborate with Development Team members to budget, design and produce donor-related events   
  • Execute all aspects of event logistics including negotiating contracts with venues, vendors, performers, and other service providers 
  • Develop and oversee budgets for events. Including reconciling and paying vendors and personnel in a timely manner   
  • Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and train volunteers for event support 
  • Create and coordinate invitations, track RSVPs in Tessitura and prepare follow up communications post event 
  • Provide oversight and staffing for all events 
  • Ensure all donor events are on Development staff’s, senior leaders’, and board members’ calendars as necessary with accurate, up-to-date details and accompanying event documents    
  • Manage Events calendar and keep statuses up to date in events tracking systems 
  • Complete occasional prospect research projects and help draft dossiers, bios and event scenarios as needed 
  • Serve as primary liaison to producing and artistic teams to schedule actors and artists for events, experiences and meetings 
  • Support the Director of Campaign and Major Gifts with off-site events and trips 
  • Oversee engagement and event RSVPs, schedule, staffing, and attendees 
  • Update and distribute event attendee lists to development staff, collaborators and volunteers 
  • Support the Development team with staffing the development front desk area and answering the Development main line and inboxes when needed 
  • Support the Board Relations Manager with Board Dinners and events 
  • Other duties as assigned 
  • Serve as an advocate and ambassador for OSF 

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:  

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing complex projects, events, or stakeholder-facing programs in a nonprofit, hospitality, education, arts, healthcare, or corporate environment. 
  • Ability to think quickly and clearly solve problems under pressure.   
  • Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with a wide range of individuals within and outside of OSF 
  • High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail    
  • Ability to multitask easily 
  • Ability to negotiate competing timelines and deadlines 
  • Ability to hold the big picture while focusing on the details 
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team 
  • Proven ability to oversee and execute multiple logistical aspects of event planning and coordination 
  • Fluent with Microsoft suite, experience with Tessitura or similar CRM preferred 
  • Demonstrated initiative, energy, and passion for event coordination 

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:   

  • Ability to work with project and task management tools like Asana 

Physical Ability:  

  • Ability to lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five pounds  
  • Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time 

Hours Requirements:    

  • Must be willing to work Evenings and Weekends 
  • Some travel may be required 

 Compensation: $70,000-$75,000