Senior Manager II, Market Events

About the role

Responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of a seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars + event fundraising portfolio. Drives revenue growth through advanced relationship management, strategic donor engagement, and volunteer leadership development. Expands impact by strengthening pipelines and aligning event fundraising with broader organizational priorities. This is a remote position but must live within the South Florida area.

Responsibilities

• Builds and elevates relationships with high-impact donors, sponsors, and volunteer leaders to drive increased revenue and retention (35%).
• Leads complex event portfolios, ensuring strong execution, financial performance, and participant experience (20%).
• Develops and implements strategies to grow revenue, expand donor pipelines, and increase long-term engagement (20%).
• Aligns event partners and participants to broader cultivation strategies, advancing movement through the donor pipeline (10%).
• Analyzes performance trends and identifies opportunities for growth and optimization (10%).
• Provides guidance and leadership to peers or project teams as needed (5%).

Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years successful experience in fundraising and relationship development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Demonstrated success managing larger, more complex fundraising portfolios.
• Advanced relationship-building and donor engagement skills.
• Ability to develop and implement growth strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and lead through others.
• Strong financial and performance management skills.
• Ability to identify and act on opportunities to expand impact.

Travel Requirements

Travel varies depending on the portfolio assignment and event staffing model. Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings, events, and programs either remotely or in-person depending on the portfolio assignment.

Physical Requirements

Some lifting may be needed as part of event set up activities.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy.
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Wellness programs and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.

Pay

The starting rate is $70,000–$80,000. The final candidate’s relevant experience and skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.