Position Summary:
The Event Manager is a key member of the Development team and works on the implementation of all YWCA development strategies and events. Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Giving, this person will manage key aspects of events, and coordinates with YWCA Departmental Leadership to provide information for reporting and tracking of donor activity as it relates to development events. This role records, maintains and reports on all data related to departmental event activities, including donor and event records, files, and databases.
Work with us and receive:
- 10 Paid Holidays.
- Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability.
- Parental Leave.
- Employer Paid $25K Life.
- Health Reimbursement.
Relationships and Contacts:
- Within the organization: Initiates and maintains professional working relationships with staff throughout the organization including peers, team members, immediate supervisor, leadership, and executive leadership teams.
- Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains professional working relationships with existing donors & sponsors, event vendors, volunteers, and agency partners.
Essential Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assists fundraising efforts including direct mail campaigns, digital media campaigns and individual giving opportunities.
- Prepares presentations, materials, and reports to support development efforts.
- Attends Development Committee meetings periodically and YWCA internal and community meetings/events as requested.
- Represents YWCA with a high level of integrity and professionalism, and supports management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
- Participates in overall department planning.
- Solicits and manages in-kind donations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Giving, Chief Development Officer, and President & CEO.
Education and Experience:
- Position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience.
- Experience working with a database software program is required.
- Raiser’s Edge is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be fit for travel by automobile and willing to travel independently to reach engagements.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers, public and volunteers.
- Job performance will require the ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time; move between areas by walking; standing; stretching; reaching; move significantly during events; move materials, boxes, etc. for event needs and transport materials for events.
- Tolerant to various noise levels: noise level in the work environment varies – may be very quiet to moderate.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate needs.
- Requires visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness.
Other Requirements:
- Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and a clear driving record for the last three years.
Skill Competencies:
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Working knowledge of database programs, preferably Raiser’s Edge.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills .
- Keen attention to detail.
- Goal oriented with the ability to work as a part of the team and independently.
- Customer service focused.
- High follow through.
- Self-starter.
- Willingness to support the mission of the YWCA and ability to convey its importance both verbally and in writing.
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.