Donor Relations and Events Manager

DONOR RELATIONS AND EVENTS MANAGER

Reports To:

Chief Development Officer Department:
DevelopmentPOSITION OVERVIEW The Donor Relations and Events Manager expands and nurtures donor relationships and leads Bethany House Services’ (BHS) special events portfolio. This role drives donor engagement, solicitation, and stewardship for a portfolio of mid- and major gifts, while planning and executing BHS’ two signature fundraising events and other organization wide events to advance mission, programs, and fundraising goals.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Stewardship and Donor Management Manage a portfolio of 100+ mid- and major donors and event sponsors, deliveringregular, personalized engagement to deepen relationships.

Cultivate and solicit major gifts, mid-tier gifts, planned gifts, and event sponsors;develop and implement tailored engagement plans.

Collaborate with the CDO, CEO, Board, and stakeholders to design and implementdonor stewardship strategies (e.g., Pathway Home, Giving Societies, and relatedprograms).Conduct donor research and pipeline analytics using Donor Search, Raiser’s Edge,and other tools to inform strategy.

Special Events Management Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, evaluation, and post-event reporting for BHS’ two signature fundraising events:
Mardi Gras and Welcome Home Bash;manage event committees as needed.

Increase attendance and meet/surpass gross fundraising goals of $400,000+ whilestewarding budgets and expenses.

Secure event sponsor ships and maintain ongoing sponsor engagement throughyear-round communications and opportunities.

Manage and oversee BHS Holiday Programs and all other BHS special events as assigned.

Support volunteer recruitment and management as it relates to events.

Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with Marketing/Communications, Programs, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations to ensure alignment of events, branding, messaging,and financial controls.

Maintain strong relationships with volunteers, partners, and staff to supportevent success and donor engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS Education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
3–4+ years of experience in special events, development, or sales, with a proven track record of donor stewardship and fundraising results.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and donormanagement systems; experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred.

Strong oral and written communication, presenting with professionalism and clarity.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects,deadlines, and shifting priorities.

Strategic thinker with excellent negotiation, research, and storytelling skills.

Collaborative team-player who respects diverse perspectives and contributes to apositive, mission-driven culture.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS Licenses/Certifications and other requirements

Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet BHS vehicle insurance requirements.

Reliable attendance and adherence to organizational policies.

Successful completion of BHS background checks and drug screenings.

Physical & Environmental Requirements Typical office environment; occasional travel for events and donor meetings.

Ability to perform essential physical tasks as needed for event setup and execution.

Reasonable accommodation available to enable job performance.

Work schedule

Generally, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday. Some evenings, weekends, orextended days may be required to support events and donor engagement.

Confidentiality and ethics

Maintain donor and organizational confidentiality.

Uphold the highest standards of integrity, respect, and inclusivity in all interactions.
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