Event

• Develop and work with Event Specialist to implement the MAWSNV annual event plan, including event timing, purpose of events, and fundraising goals
• Manages all aspects of executing events at The Wishing Place and Marketing events, including overseeing any related event volunteer committees (includes Donor Appreciation, Volunteer Appreciation, World Wish Day, etc.)
• Oversees all aspects of third-party (external) events, including Kids For Wish Kids©. This includes managing the discovery and approval process, executing agreements, and securing any volunteers as needed when applicable
• Ensures the Events Specialist is administering all aspects of planning and achieving successful events, including Walk For Wishes, Trailblaze Challenge, and Fashion Luncheon
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop any relevant collateral materials and deploy marketing strategies for events as needed
• Understand and utilize the features of internal customer relationship databases in providing a moves management approach to capturing and maintaining all event and donor information (examples: Raiser’s Edge and Team Raiser)

Administrative

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable direct report to include quarterly reviews, coaching, mentoring, motivating and corrective counseling when necessary
• Relay departmental information to staff, when necessary
• Set goals for events and hold direct reports accountable and on task
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the VP of Marketing & Development, Chief Operations Officer, and Chief Executive Officer that are related to the fundamental aspects of the Event Manager position

Supervision

• This position reports directly to the Vice President of Development & Marketing
• This position manages, leads, and holds accountable the Event Specialist, volunteers and interns when appropriate to achieve annual goals by providing training, guidance, and direction using MAW policies, guidelines, and procedures