Manager, Events

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Job Title: Manager, Advancement Events

Department: University Advancement

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Associate Vice President, Advancement Operations

Positions Supervised: N/A

The advancement events manager is responsible for the strategic planning, promotion, implementation, and assessment of alumni, donor, and constituent events, whether on campus, local, in a different state, or online. This position collaborates with Advancement leadership and colleagues and campus partners to create high-quality experiences that strengthen constituent relationships, increase engagement, support fundraising initiatives, and elevate the University's reputation. This position is responsible for all event details, including event planning, contracting and purchasing, event communications, invitation and reservation processes, pre-event and day of logistics, and post-event analysis.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Collaborates with advancement and unit colleagues to plan and execute events that support the institution’s advancement priorities, including fundraising, stewardship, and constituent engagement
• Designs and executes a comprehensive calendar of alumni and donor events, including campaign events, homecoming events such as the annual gala, class and affinity reunions, regional engagement events, donor events, scholarship receptions, and online events, that tell the Lindenwood story and are aligned with institutional advancement priorities and campaign milestones
• Develops a complete strategic plan for events, including but not limited to budget development and adherence, procurement, invitation strategies, event design and timeline, and post-event reporting and analysis
• Oversees all event logistics, including venue selection, invitations, catering, décor, entertainment, transportation, registration, seating charts, attendee reports, technology and audiovisual needs, invitations, signage, guest management, speaker remarks, setup, and teardown
• Ensures all event data is properly recorded in Blackbaud Raisers Edge NXT
• Researches and analyzes venues and vendors to ensure competitive services and pricing
• Establishes data-driven KPIs and event-specific benchmarks, leveraging analytical oversight to balance donor experience with organizational advancement goals
• Partners closely with advancement colleagues, including strategic engagement, development officers, prospect…