Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts · 2 months ago
Manager of Development Events
128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America's first school and museum of fine arts, and they are seeking a Manager of Development Events to lead high-impact fundraising events. This role involves strategic development and planning of events to support the fundraising initiatives of the development department, while engaging with donors and volunteers.
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
Have exemplary relationship building skills with donors and across the institution
Manage PAFA's special events committees and serve as a liaison to PAFA's Women's Committee, in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer
Display a high level of maturity and personal integrity
Interact comfortably and tactfully with varied internal and external constituencies
Qualification
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; Raiser's Edge NXT knowledge and auction software experience preferred
Ability to work flexible and varied hours, including evenings and weekends
Preferred
Raiser's Edge NXT knowledge and auction software experience preferred
Benefits
Eligibility for all PAFA benefits
Company
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a school in Philadelphia.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Eric Pryor
President and CEO
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