via Greenhouse · 13 July 2026 ·68 days ago

Events Manager, Development

verainstituteofjustice
Brooklyn
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<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the role: </strong></span></h3>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW105740044 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW105740044 BCX0">The Events Manager will lead a strategic portfolio of donor engagement events designed to deepen relationships with supporters and advance the organization’s fundraising goals. This role will oversee 2–3 boutique cultivation and stewardship events annually for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and other key supporters, managing every aspect from concept through execution. The Events Manager will also lead fundraising strategy and execution for the organization’s Annual Dinner, with responsibility for helping achieve approximately $1.5 million in revenue through sponsorships, table sales, and donations.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW105740044 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">1. Event strategy and boutique event management</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and execute a donor events strategy that supports cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising goals across the Development team, with a focus on individual donors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee at least 2 boutique events annually for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and select supporters, including event concepting, guest strategy, logistics, budgets, vendor management, and on-site execution.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2">Support stewardship and relationship-building efforts before and after events, including personalized follow-up, donor recognition, and tracking next steps.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">2. Fundraising event management</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead fundraising planning and implementation for the Annual Dinner, partnering with senior staff, board members, and volunteers to help achieve the annual goal.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Create and maintain detailed event timelines, project plans, revenue trackers, briefing materials, and post-event analyses.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2">Monitor event performance against fundraising and engagement goals and recommend improvements based on results and donor feedback.<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">3. Cross team collaboration</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with colleagues in Development, Communications, Finance, Initiatives, and the Executive team to ensure event messaging, donor strategy, budgeting, and execution are aligned.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Support the development of talking points and script materials for program and leadership team members and coach speakers as needed to successfully support arc of engagement events.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">4. People Management</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Supervise the Special Events Associate, including assigning day-to-day responsibilities, providing guidance on event planning and execution, and supporting professional development and performance management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">5. Data Management</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in the CRM.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":765}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage budgeting and reporting for all engagement activities within defined scope of work. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":765}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What qualifications are we looking for?</strong></span></h3>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="34" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelors degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of degree requirement, applicable work or life experience may be considered.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="34" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">5+ years of relevant experience in nonprofit events, development, fundraising, or donor engagement.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="34" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated success managing both high-touch cultivation events and large-scale fundraising events.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="34" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience managing complex event logistics and multiple stakeholders while maintaining strong attention to detail and discretion.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW232907634 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232907634 BCX0">Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities you'll bring:</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW232907634 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></span></h3>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft donor-facing materials and represent the organization professionally.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Project management and organizational excellence.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Collaboration and cross-functional communication.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Adaptability and ability to keep calm under pressure.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Relationship management and donor-centered service.<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Location:</strong></span></h3>
<p>Please note this role will report to our<strong> Brooklyn, NY </strong>office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule

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