The Fundraising Events Manager is responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic fundraising, and detailed execution of fund development events for Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and highly organized executor who brings creativity, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to develop and manage revenue-generating fundraising events.
Requirements
- Develop and implement a strategic portfolio of fundraising events that support annual revenue goals and long-term donor engagement
- Identify opportunities to integrate fundraising into existing Girl Scout programs and community initiatives
- Collaborate with Development leadership to establish event fundraising goals, budgets, and performance metrics
- Evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising events through post-event analysis
- Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies for events including sponsorship packages, ticket and table sales, and in-event fundraising opportunities
- Partner with the Fund Development team to identify prospects and expand participation from new and existing donors and sponsors
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsors and individual donors to support fundraising events
- Manage sponsor benefits, recognition, and stewardship to ensure strong relationships and retention
- Track event revenue performance and maintain accurate records of sponsorships, donations, and event participation in the CRM system
- Manage the full lifecycle of fundraising events including planning, logistics, vendor management, and on-site coordination
- Develop event budgets and financial projections and monitor performance against revenue and expense goals
- Create detailed project plans and timelines to ensure seamless event execution
- Coordinate venue logistics, catering, audio/visual needs, décor, registration, volunteer support, and other operational components
- Collaborate with the Marketing team on event promotion, messaging, invitations, and communication strategies
- Lead day-of-event operations and ensure a high-quality experience for sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees
- Identify, plan and execute smaller-scale donor engagement events such as receptions and lunches
- Support the integration of mission moments and storytelling into events to highlight the impact of Girl Scouts programs
- Ensure thoughtful follow-up and stewardship activities following events
- Collaborate with Development, Marketing, Finance, and Mission Delivery teams to align event strategy with organizational priorities
- Coordinate with program staff to highlight Girl Scout experiences and voices during fundraising events
- Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven team culture focused on creativity, accountability, and shared success
- Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in nonprofit fundraising events and experiential philanthropy
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
