Lead, Events

Full-Time | 12 Months | Exempt

Salary Range: $58,000 - $78,000

Create experiences that move people—and move our mission forward.

Full-Time | 12 Months | Exempt

Salary Range: $58,000 - $78,000

Create experiences that move people—and move our mission forward.

At Groves Learning Organization, events are about more than filling a room.

They are opportunities to bring people closer to our mission, introduce new people to the work, deepen relationships with those who already believe in us, and inspire investment in what is possible for students with learning differences.

We are looking for a Lead, Events & Experiences who can bring all of that to life. As part of our Advancement Team, you will help create the experiences that allow donors, sponsors, alumni, community leaders, families, and future supporters to see that impact firsthand.

This is a role for someone who loves creating exceptional experiences but also understands why they matter. You can manage the details, build the run-of-show, work with vendors, welcome guests, support volunteers, and make the room feel effortless—but you are also thinking about the bigger picture:

Who should be here? How do we deepen their connection to Groves? What happens after the event? And how can this experience help grow the community of people investing in our mission?

If that sounds like the way you think, we would love to meet you.

Groves Learning Organization exists to empower every learner to discover their brilliance.

Through specialized education, diagnostic services, tutoring, literacy partnerships, and other learning supports, Groves serves students and families who experience learning differences and helps educators bring evidence-based literacy instruction to more learners.

Our work changes trajectories—and philanthropy helps make that work possible.

Build experiences with purpose.

You will develop and execute an annual strategy for events and experiences that supports Groves' fundraising, donor engagement, sponsorship, and community-building goals.

Every gathering should have a reason for existing—and you'll help us be intentional about the audience, experience, desired outcome, follow-up, and measures of success.

You will lead event planning from idea through execution, including:

• Timelines and project plans
• Registration and guest experience
• Vendors and production partners
• Budgets and expense management
• Invitations and event communications
• Volunteers and host committees
• Event logistics
• Run-of-show
• On-site execution
• Post-event follow-up and evaluation

You will be the person who can see both the hundred small details that make an event successful and the larger strategy those details are serving.

Our goal isn't simply for someone to attend a Groves event.

We want them to leave more connected to our mission than when they arrived.

You will partner with our fundraising team to strengthen relationships with existing donors and sponsors while helping us welcome new supporters, corporate partners, community connectors, volunteers, and prospective donors into the Groves community.

You'll help ensure that the energy created during an event continues afterward through thoughtful stewardship and intentional follow-up.

You'll help identify, cultivate, and steward event sponsors and community partners.

You'll also work closely with colleagues across Advancement to connect event participation with annual giving, major gifts, institutional relationships, sponsorship opportunities, and volunteer leadership.

We want…