Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation · 1 day ago
Manager, Events & Special Projects
Enumclaw, WA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expRainier Foothills Wellness Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing hunger, healthcare access, mental health, and student supports. The Manager of Events & Special Projects leads the planning and execution of signature fundraising and community engagement events, focusing on the annual Holiday Fantasy gala and other strategic initiatives to support the Foundation's mission.
Wellness and Fitness Services
Responsibilities
Under overall direction of Executive Director, recruit and lead an event committee comprised of staff, volunteers and contractors
Develop and execute a comprehensive event plan, including timelines, budgets, vendor coordination and production elements
Secure sponsorships sufficient to cover, at minimum, the full cost of producing the gala
Drive ticket sales to achieve a minimum annual attendance of 440 guests
With support from event committee and contractors, develop event elements including presentation, printed materials, etc
Oversee the solicitation, procurement and organization of donated items for live and silent auctions
Collaborate with committee members and contractors to develop event presentation elements, printed materials and guest experience enhancements
Continuously evaluate all aspects of the gala and implement industry best practices to maximize revenue, donor stewardship and attendee experience
Lead post-event reconciliation, analysis and reporting, including revenue performance and recommendations for future improvements
Lead production of multiple small- to mid-size events that contribute to the Foundation’s long and short term strategies around fundraising, donor/community relations and services as they align to RFWF’s mission
Partner with Executive Director to develop annual event strategy and build a supporting calendar of events
Manage all aspects of assigned events, including planning, budgeting, marketing/promotion, committee leadership and post-event evaluation
Events may include, but not be limited to: Donor appreciation, Volunteer appreciation, Dine Out and Give Back
Represent RFWF at resource fairs and various other community events
Identify and assess new event opportunities that align with the Foundation’s mission and fundraising goals
Support Executive Director and Board of Trustees on projects that align with RFWF’s mission, fundraising objectives and strategic plan through comprehensive project management and cross-functional coordination
Lead and organize cross-functional committees related to events and special projects
Serve as a community ambassador for RFWF, representing the organization at meetings, events, and public speaking engagements, independently or in support of the Executive Director
Assist the Executive Director in developing event and project budgets and maintain day-to-day oversight and monitoring of those budgets
Act on behalf of Executive Director as needed
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated success managing complex events with significant revenue goals
Strong organizations, communication (written and verbal) and strategic thinking skills
Proficiency with the following technical applications: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc., 1+ years in CRM and/or Donor Management tools
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management
Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management, preferably in a nonprofit or fundraising environment
Spanish speaking skills
Benefits
Generous PTO
10 paid holidays
SIMPLE IRA retirement program with 3% employer match
Company
Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation
Mobilizing our community to address hunger, access to health care and student success since 1982.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase