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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts · 1 month ago

Manager of Development Events

128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America's first school and museum of fine arts. As the Manager of Development Events, you will lead the vision and strategic development of high-impact fundraising events to support the development department's goals, engaging volunteers and driving revenue-generating initiatives.

Museums & Institutions

Responsibilities

Lead the vision behind PAFA's most high-impact fundraising events; where creativity, strategy, and relationship-building come together to fuel transformational philanthropic support

Shape premier galas and cultivation experiences, engage influential volunteers, and drive revenue-generating moments that elevate the institution's mission

Responsible for the vision and strategic development of events in support of the fundraising initiatives and goals of the development department

Serve as lead planner for a portfolio of events, including PAFA's two cornerstone revenue generating events, the Annual Student Exhibition Preview Party and Annual Fall Gala, and all other cultivation and stewardship events

Conceive and execute high quality special events that meet or exceed annual revenue goals

Manage PAFA's special events committees and serve as a liaison to PAFA's Women's Committee, in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer

Interact comfortably and tactfully with varied internal and external constituencies

Play a key role on the Development team

Qualification

Event ManagementVolunteer ManagementDonor EngagementDigital MarketingRaiser's Edge NXTProject ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelSocial SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Three to five years of experience managing Development events and working with donors at all levels

Volunteer management experience required

Knowledge and ability to create, execute, support, and oversee a comprehensive series of donor events

A strategic thinker who understands how events impact donor engagement and who demonstrates excellent social skills, with large groups as well as with individuals

Proven skills and ability to manage multi-phase projects from inception to completion, including the ability to build consensus among team members and balance multiple concurrent priorities

Experience partnering with marketing colleagues on collateral materials, digital presence, press releases, and event remarks

Strong understanding and experience with digital marketing pieces, including digital communications and social media

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including the appropriate delegation of responsibilities

Highly detail-oriented, organized, focused and goal-oriented, with a high level of initiative and energy

Adept at problem solving and using judgment in situations requiring independent initiative and tact

Solid skills in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Development database management tools

Ability to work flexible and varied hours, including evenings and weekends