Development Events Manager Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Benefits

Company subsidized premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Mission focused work
401k with employer matching
100% company-paid Life Insurance
100% company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Medical Services at PPIL
Pet Insurance

The Development Events Manager will lead the planning and execution of events at Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL). The Events Manager will establish the purpose, theme, and budget for events to meet departmental goals and partner with Development team members to develop donor strategies to expand and engage PPIL’s network of supporters. This position works under the supervision of the Director of Development.

Essential

Functions

Manage an annual Chicago-based spring fundraiser for PPIL

Manage an annual Chicago-based fall political fundraiser for Planned Parenthood Illinois Action (PPIA) or Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC

Manage an annual late winter/early spring cultivation and stewardship event for donors of $1,000+

Manage program to secure event sponsor ships from individuals, corporations, and vendors.

Work with the External Affairs team in creating event themes, appropriate and compelling marketing materials (save-the-date, invitations, website) and communications (social media, e-blasts, media), for events, as well as program and remarks

Coordinate and manage event materials production; including, but not limited to, mailing lists, RSVP lists, mailings, evites, event acknowledgements, pre-event briefing for staff and board members, and revenue and expense tracking.

Oversee cultivation events throughout the state, including house parties, donor luncheons with senior leadership team/program staff, and health center openings/tours and manage logistics and secure speakers, if necessary

Manage peer-to-peer solicitation efforts in support of fundraising events

Support third-party fundraisers that benefit PPIL, PPIA, PPIA PAC, PPIA IE PAC, and PPI Votes

Provide on-site leadership for all day‑of logistics at PPIL and PPIA‑run events

Manage event software set‑up and ensure a smooth and efficient registration process and raffle sales (pre‑event and at event)

Manage relationships with event vendors, including venue, caterer, AV company, photographer, special guest/featured speaker’s team, and security

Manage event committees and co‑chair outreach, communications, and reporting

Work with PPIL’s volunteer lead to secure and train day‑of‑event volunteers

Work with Database Manager to ensure timely event tracking and gift entry in the donor database, as well as reconciliation of event revenue leading up to the event and post‑event

Manage event follow‑up, including donor communications, a post‑event debrief, and reports on event ROI

Secure raffle items for an engaging on‑site fundraising experience

Serve as the team lead for Every Action (email, donation, and registration platform) and on an leadership team comprised of affiliate and national team members, which includes attending trainings, and collaborating with PPIL teams on Every Action targeted emails and reports manager.

Other Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Director of Development, develop and manage stewardship program to engage donors throughout the calendar year through events, mailings, and personal outreach

Work with PPIA Future of Choice Committee on their annual fundraising event and other fundraising activities

Through these activities demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to PPIL core values of access, activism, care, confidentiality, diversity, excellence, integrity, respect, self‑determination, and stewardship; practice these values in relations with internal and external customers.

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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