This role leads the planning and execution of fundraising events for CMCS, a nonprofit serving at-risk children and families. The manager will own sponsorship and event revenue goals, build a pipeline of sponsors and donors, coordinate event logistics, and partner with marketing to drive attendance and engagement. The position reports to the Vice President of Philanthropy and aims to strengthen the organization's impact through successful philanthropic events.

Responsibilities

Own the sponsorship and event revenue goals established for assigned events and develop a clear plan to meet or exceed those goals.
Build and actively manage a pipeline of prospective sponsors, donors, vendors, and in-kind partners for CMCS events.
Coordinate venues, vendors, contracts, event logistics, registration, seating, setup, breakdown, and day-of operations.
Develop sponsorship outreach strategies, solicitation schedules, prospect assignments, and follow-up plans aligned with event revenue targets.
Track sponsorship commitments, payments, outstanding asks, in-kind support, and progress against goal; provide timely revenue forecasts and status updates to the Vice President of Philanthropy.
Partner with the Digital Marketing & Communications Manager on event communications, promotional materials, sponsor visibility, media strategy, and audience engagement needed to support attendance and revenue objectives.
Recruit, coordinate, train, and direct volunteers supporting CMCS events.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible event planning, sponsorship development, fundraising, sales, or related experience; nonprofit experience strongly preferred
Experience supervising or directing staff, volunteers, vendors, or event teams.
Strong interpersonal communication, presentation, and writing skills.
Proficiency in DonorPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn and effectively use additional fundraising and event technology.
Strong personal sales, relationship-building, negotiation, follow-up, and closing skills.
Strong strategic, analytical, organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
High level of initiative, ownership, accountability, and sound judgment; able to recognize when additional support is needed and proactively engage the appropriate resources.

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules

Sponsorship and Events Manager - Hybrid Position

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Requirements

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