Manager of Donor Experience & Events

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of all Outreach fundraising, donor cultivation, marketing, and community events.
• Design donor-centered event experiences that support donor acquisition, engagement, retention, and long-term giving.
• Develop measurable goals for each event, including donor conversion, retention, and revenue outcomes.
• Partner with gift officers to identify, invite, and cultivate prospective donors while creating intentional pathways from event attendee to long-term funding partner.
• Collaborate with leadership on sponsorship strategies, fundraising goals, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Oversee all aspects of event planning, including budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, venue coordination, logistics, and post-event follow-up.
• Serve as the operational hub for the Resource Development team by coordinating priorities, supporting leadership initiatives, and ensuring projects move efficiently from planning through execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in fundraising, donor engagement, event strategy, nonprofit development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success planning and executing fundraising or donor engagement events that produce measurable results.
• Experience developing donor relationships and supporting fundraising initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and support senior leadership.
• Experience managing event budgets, vendors, timelines, and complex logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database/CRM systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

A demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Outreach Community Ministries.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on education, experience, and qualifications.
• Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, Illinois Paid Leave, and wellness days.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.

Pay

• $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on education, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

• N/A