EVENTS MANAGER
$30,000–$450,000 year
On-siteGreenwich, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external events to support fundraising goals and community engagement, managing budgets and fostering relationships with donors, sponsors, and volunteers. Oversee vendor bidding, onsite coordination, and committee management while maintaining communication with stakeholders and the Senior Vice President of Development. Solicit sponsors for key annual events including the Walk/Run for Abilis, Spring for Abilis Gala, and the golf outing. Manage social media accounts and create publicity strategies aligned with sponsorship opportunities. Full-time role with flexibility for evenings and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- At least 3 years of fundraising and/or event management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with NEON ONE CRM software or a comparable system for gift entry
- Experience with online event platforms
- Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and creative problem-solving abilities
- Superior customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with donors, board members, volunteers, and program participants
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
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