Events Manager

Events Manager

Role Type:
Full Time

Location:

Kirkland, Hybrid, WA Only

Travel Requirement:
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Reports to:

Development Director

Atlas Free is on a mission to end sex trafficking and exploitation. Our work is urgent, strategic, and results-driven. Our events are a key part of that work. They are not just gatherings, but high-impact opportunities to engage supporters, drive revenue, and move the mission forward. They are elevated, well-executed, and reflect the strength of our mission and the caliber of our community.

We have exceptional supporters, and we host events that people want to be in the room for.

We are looking for an Events Manager who owns every detail and drives results. This is a role for someone who loves planning, thrives in logistics, and takes pride in executing standout experiences, whether it is an intimate strategy session or a 500+ person gala. For the right person, this job is a blast.

You will lead the full event lifecycle, from timelines and budgets to vendors, volunteers, materials, and on-site execution. You will also build systems that make excellence repeatable and ensure every event delivers meaningful impact.

Running a smooth event is the baseline. Success is measured by impact, precision, and follow-through:

• Events executed flawlessly at every scale, from intimate gatherings to 500+ attendee galas
• Every detail owned and accounted for
• Clear targets for attendance, engagement, and revenue that are met or exceeded
• Strong follow-up that drives donor progression and long-term partnership
• Systems and templates that make excellence repeatable
• Events that serve as strategic moments to deepen engagement and advance the mission

This person who thrives in this role will bring precision, initiative, and relentless attention to detail. They don’t just manage events, they own the outcome and drive measurable results.

You will own the full lifecycle of all Atlas Free events, from intimate strategy sessions or staff retreats to 500+ person galas.

• Planning and execution: timelines, run-of-show, vendors, volunteers, materials, and on-site management
• Vendor and venue management: research, negotiation, and relationship oversight
• Budget and expense control: precise tracking, forecasting, and adherence
• Technology and registration platforms:
  Classy Events, Classy Live, Greater Giving, and future tools
• Team clarity and alignment: set expectations, define deadlines, and ensure excellence across internal teams and external partners
• Supporter-led events: systematize operations, build templates, and provide guidance so others execute at Atlas Free standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ownership is non-negotiable. You will deliver excellent execution and consistent results.

You will design and execute communication plans for each event, including invitations, registration, reminders, impact messaging, and follow-up. You will partner with the Development Director to create personalized engagement strategies.

You will lead a thoughtful and consistent thank-you process that includes handwritten notes, emails, calls, and leadership outreach. No donor is missed. Follow-up is timely and personal.

You will also help identify opportunities for retention, upgrades, and deeper engagement, and manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and event partners.

You will manage event systems and data in partnership with Marketing and the CRM Analyst. You will ensure donor data, registration records, seating assignments, and follow-up tracking are accurate and current.

You will track and analyze:

• Event performance
• Donor engagement
• Acknowledgment timeliness
• Revenue and retention trends

You will lead reporting on event outcomes and stewardship metrics. You will strengthen systems and processes so that each event builds on the last. Efficiency will increase. Clarity will improve. The donor experience will elevate.

You are highly organized and take ownership of results. You plan ahead, anticipate challenges, and care about details because they shape the donor experience. You stay calm under…