Philanthropy Program Manager - Events
$80,172–$114,941 year
HybridSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Plan, produce, and deliver comprehensive event plans including strategy, timelines, budgets, and production schedules in partnership with the Executive Director and program leads. Manage vendor, venue, and stakeholder coordination to ensure seamless execution while overseeing invitations, guest registration, seating, and on-site logistics. Build strategic partnerships to strengthen programs and manage engagement with internal and external stakeholders from concept to completion. Document records for analysis, establish procedures, and collaborate with partner teams to implement projects that meet clear goals. Some travel and weekend work is required; this hybrid role includes a minimum two days per week at the South Lake Union campus.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Three years related experience
- Some travel and weekend and evening work
- This position is a hybrid role with a minimum two days per week at our South Lake Union campus
- Ability to periodically perform light lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of event materials weighing approximately 20 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Experience managing events with an auction component including auction software database management; item procurement, packaging, and fulfillment; and writing catalog descriptions
- Familiarity with bidding dynamics, lot cataloging, or client management in live or online auction settings
- Proven experience working with volunteers and volunteer committees
- Experience in nonprofit, research, or health care environment with campaign planning or campaign implementation experience
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly developed organizational and information management skills
- Strong attention to a high level of detail and quality of work
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively within a complex organization
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with a CRM, Raiser's Edge/RENXT, or related fundraising software
- Ability to handle and respect confidential and sensitive information
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