Hybrid Events and Engagement Manager

at United Way for Greater Austin

• Job title: Events and Engagement Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $56,355 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Austin, United States

About the role

• Events and Engagement Manager leading community engagement and fundraising initiatives for United Way in Central Texas. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive philanthropic efforts and manage key events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a robust program of year-round community engagement opportunities based on fundraising initiatives, including planning and logistical execution of major campaign and fundraising events, community volunteer events, and donor network events
• Manage and raise revenue for United Way’s key fundraising events, including A Night United, Gathering for Good, and State of Greater Austin
• Support outreach and marketing activities to drive event attendance, revenue and donor touchpoints
• Identify, develop, and execute fundraising efforts including but not limited to sponsorships, table and ticket sales, in-kind partnerships, and live, silent, and special appeal auctions to meet revenue goals for special events and other assigned projects
• Lead internal and external volunteer outreach and engagement for landmark events
• Share out key details and responsibilities
• In partnership with the Operations and Finance team, ensure proper documentation and data entry for all event-related gifts in Salesforce and event fundraising platform
• Align strategy internally with language, processes and provide support as needed
• Lead logistics around attendance based on known relationships and giving opportunities around signature and select events, and follow up stewardship as needed
• Provide leadership for and as a key liaison between board/committees, internal departments, and external vendors to execute events and projects
• Ensure excellent and dynamic donor stewardship across assigned projects, including benefit fulfillment, recognition, and acknowledgment in partnership with the Marketing & Communications and Operations team
• Develop communications plans and tools for donor engagement and stewardship associated with assigned projects, including messaging and collateral, in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team
• Work collaboratively across teams to grow revenue and increase engagement
• Track goals, measure progress, and assess when strategies or tactics are productive, which need to be adjusted or reimagined to achieve short- and long-term success
• Support budgets associated with assigned projects and maintain income and expense goals
• Events-related vendor management, including solicitation, relations, and contract coordination
• Provide data, guidance, and tools to board members, resource development committee members, donor network committee members, and event chairs to help them become more involved and have a greater impact as volunteer leaders
• Support and coordinate key touchpoints for committee meetings, including sending invitations and recording RSVPs, arranging catering, facilitating meeting presentation materials, and transcribing meeting minutes
• Partner with Community Engagement and Corporate team to execute meaningful engagement opportunities with community partners, yielding revenue and/or in-kind contributions
• Develop and/or execute new revenue opportunities in partnership with the Resource Development & Marketing and Communications team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit work, fundraising, and development or equivalent experience in project management
• 2+ years of experience in Event Management (preferred)
• Passion for philanthropy and project management
• Experience and joy in guiding a team (staff and volunteers) to success
• Confidence and success in project and relationship management
• Skills to prepare, train, and support volunteer leaders
• Experience creating meaningful and memorable donor cultivation and fundraising events
• Ability to effectively communicate the impact of investing in our community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong storytelling, editorial, and presentation skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a passion for social justice
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong team building skills; ability to work well with staff in all departments; comfortable working with diverse groups

Benefits

• Employer 403(b) Matching
• Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance (for employees)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)