Development Manager, Events & Operations

The Development Manager, Events & Operations supports and executes the Advancement department’s systems, events, centralized gift recognition and stewardship activities, and key cross-team projects, including the annual report and cyclical appeals. Equal parts event producer and operations engine, this role enables the Advancement team to work efficiently through strong planning, organization, service, and follow-through across New Jersey and Miami.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning

• 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

Donor Stewardship & Recognition

• Support centralized stewardship and recognition activities, including volunteer tutoring, plaques, thank-you gifts, and handwritten notes

• Support centralized appeals through email and postal mail

• Serve as the Advancement team’s liaison with Marketing/Communications for the year-end annual report and other cross-team projects

Operations

• Complete gift entry, acknowledgement, collection, and reconciliation activities in Raiser’s Edge

• Support teamwide data-entry initiatives to maintain a complete and accurate donor database

• Support management of departmental expenses, subscriptions, and account tracking

• Provide logistical support for departmental meetings, retreats, and cross-team projects, including scheduling, agendas, note-taking, and team communication

• Support frontline fundraisers with donor research, meeting preparation and follow-up, and activity logging

• Complete other administrative and operational tasks in support of teamwide goals and initiatives