Advancement Events Manager

Job description

Classification: Full-Time, 12-month position Start Date: July 2026 Schedule: M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Reports To: Director of Donor Relations WHAT YOU’LL DO: Event Strategy & Execution: - Develop a forward-thinking and sophisticated strategy for event planning, focused on anticipating the needs of donors, parents, alumni, and school leadership - Plan, oversee, coordinate, and execute all aspects of advancement and alumni events including Board meetings, parent receptions, alumni events, Grandparents Day, faculty and staff events, fundraising events, and donor stewardship events - Manage events from inception to execution - including logistical planning, layout, registration, RSVP tracking, day-of management, and post-event evaluation - Effectively partner with teammates acting as event hosts to execute on their vision and help them reach their goals for each event Budget & Vendor Management: - Develop and monitor special events budgets and timelines for all assigned events - Manage relationships with internal and external vendors to ensure quality execution within budget - Track year-over-year ROI for individual events to assess effectiveness and explore opportunities to strategicall...