Advancement Events Manager

About the role

This position is responsible for developing and executing a wide range of events for The Lovett School, including but not limited to Board meetings, parent receptions, alumni events, and fundraising events. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in event planning and fundraising, preferably in a nonprofit or independent school setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop a forward-thinking and sophisticated strategy for event planning, focusing on donor, parent, alumni, and school leadership needs.
• Plan, oversee, coordinate, and execute all aspects of advancement and alumni events, including logistical planning, layout, registration, RSVP tracking, day-of management, and post-event evaluation.
• Manage events from inception to execution, including budgeting, vendor management, communications, and data systems management.
• Partner with teammates to execute their vision and help them reach their goals for each event.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience in event planning and fundraising, preferably in a nonprofit or independent school environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across varied constituencies.
• Highly organized with superior attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
• High energy, self-starting, and flexible - with strong prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creativity and a positive attitude.
• Willingness and flexibility to manage and participate in evening and weekend events as needed.
• Appreciation of The Lovett School’s mission and community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Experience with event management software such as Raiser’s Edge.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit and independent school fundraising practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with event planning software and databases.

Skills

• Event planning and coordination.
• Strategic thinking and forward planning.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Effective communication and writing skills.
• Data management and analysis.
• Vendor management and budgeting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and tuition remission.
• Professional development opportunities throughout the school year and summer.
• A supportive and collaborative faculty and staff culture.
• A beautiful campus with state-of-the-art facilities.
• An equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse faculty and staff.