Development & Events Manager

Reports To
:
Director of Advancement & External Relationships

Travel: Up to 10% of time

Status
:
Full-time, exempt employee;
In-Person

Role Overview
:

The Development &Events Managerplaysa central rolein executing Arch Grants’ fundraising strategy.

This positionleadsthe planning and execution of internal and external donor-facing events, ensures exceptional guest experiences, and supports year-round revenue growth through sponsorship management, donor cultivation, and committee coordination.

This is a revenue-driving role that blends strategic campaign execution, donor engagement, and operational excellence. The Development & Events Manager serves as the primary owner of event execution while partnering closely with the Director of Impact& Partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a year-round calendar of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events. Our goal is to execute one permonth.
• Partner with development staff tostrategicallyidentify, engage, and move donors through the cultivation cycle.
• Partner with development staff to ensure event guests are tracked, qualified, and followed for ongoing giving.
• Manage donor opportunities at program events:
  Finalist Pitch Day, Innovation Summit, Founder Summit

Gala Management

• Support Leadership Team in the execution of Arch Grants annual gala including timelines, sponsorship, volunteerrecruitmentand management.
• Partner with Director of Impact and Partnerships to manage
  
  Host Committee, Gala Chairs and meetings and communication.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors ($1,000–$15,000 range)
• Develop and execute personalized cultivation and renewal strategies
• Identify and advance upgrade opportunities
• Conduct outreach meetings(when appropriate) and stewardship touchpoints
• Partner with the Donor Relations Manager to ensureaccuraterevenue tracking, acknowledgment coordination, and reporting
• Contribute to weekly revenue updates and campaign dashboards
• Identify opportunities to improve event revenue, donor experience, and engagement strategy

Qualifications:

• Two to three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising with a strong emphasis onspecial eventsand galas
• Demonstrated success securing sponsor ships, making solicitations, and closing gifts
• Experience managing host committees, volunteers, and board engagement in fundraising events
• Understanding of how events support donor cultivation and long-term fundraising
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with donors and volunteers
• Ability to be both strategic and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as event schedules require

Work Environment &Benefits

• Full-time, in-person role at Arch Grants headquarters (St. Louis, MO)
• Occasional evening/weekend availability for events
• Ability to lift/move up to 25lbs(e.g., room setup, event supplies)
• Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision; retirement plan with employer matching; generous PTO & holidays; professional development
• Access to gatedparking at Arch Grants headquarters

Arch Grants is anequal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit, competence, and organizational needs, and do not discriminateonany status protected by law.

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