Development Manager, Events & Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a high volume of development events in New Jersey and Miami that contribute to annual revenue goals, from ribbon cuttings and board meetings to the annual 300-person gala.
• Partner with the Chief Growth & Advancement Officer and State Managing Directors of Development on event concepts, goals, solicitations, and planning priorities.
• Create and manage overlapping production and project plans with clear responsibilities, tasks, and deadlines.
• Oversee venues, contracts, budgets, staffing, menus, floor plans, seating, transportation, signage, décor, lighting, programming, and photography.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, donors, vendors, and partners.
• Monitor and evaluate event outcomes and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Project management, organization, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Event and program planning from concept through completion.
• Vendor and partner coordination, contract negotiation, and relationship management.
• Budget development, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication across a wide range of audiences.
• Proficiency with productivity and database software; Raiser’s Edge experience is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

• Location: Hybrid role. Typically works on-site 2 days per week and works remotely 3 days per week. Requires teammates to live within commuting distance of one of the three cities within which we work: Newark, NJ, Camden, NJ, or Miami, FL. Candidates who can work from one of our New Jersey offices will be given preference for this role.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Compensation & Benefits: KIPP Team & Family offers a market-competitive salary range of $90,000-$110,000. Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector and allow for growth within the role. Individual compensation within this range will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant professional experience and qualifications; education, skills and training; and market conditions. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision; optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions; organization-issued laptop; transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area; generous Time-Off policy; up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers; employer paid life insurance; extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity.