Overview
POSITION TITLE: Manager, Fundraising and Cultivation Events REPORTS TO: Director, Fundraising & Cultivation EventsSUPERVISION EXERCISED: Events Specialist/Coordinator, contracted Event Planners, vendors.LOCATION: Anywhere ADL has an office Grade/Class: Grade F, Exempt, PSA-eligible
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Events Manager is a key team member on ADL’s Donor Experience Events team, providing hands-on management for assigned fundraising and engagement events. This role is responsible for managing all event logistics, coordinating event programs and materials, and ensuring each event delivers on its strategic goals and KPIs. The Manager will also directly support the Events team to execute more complex events, managing assigned aspects as requested. Flexibility, collaboration, and creative thinking are essential in this role.
Responsibilities
Primary:
- Plan, organize and execute fundraising and engagement events including but not limited to fundraising dinners/galas, targeted donor receptions, stewardship and cultivation gatherings, trade- and industry-focused events, etc.
- Track and report on event-related fundraising and engagement priorities and metrics.
- Manage event budgets and negotiated vendor contracts.
- Coordinate ticketing and registration; oversee call event-related logistics.
- Manage speaker, talent and honoree logistics and communications.
- Manage marketing and outreach deliverables for assigned events including email, mailed, and personal outreach.
- Coordinate the design and production of all print and electronic fundraising and event deliverables.
- Coordinate clear on message event programs/runs of show, ensuring all relevant parties have provided input and final programs are cleared/approved.
- Serve as a point of communication for external event contacts and stakeholders.
- Distribute photos and follow-up deliverables for post-event wrap up.
- Contribute to event and fundraising strategy meetings and stay current on internal positioning and substantive external developments in ADL’s mission areas.
Qualifications
Skills:
- Strong project management, organizational and administrative skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver successful events.
- Clear and open communicator, both written and verbal, with effective presentation skills and impeccable attention to detail required.
- Creative design sensibilities and basic experience in design software (Adobe Photoshop, Canva) preferred.
- Ability to center the strategic “why” of the event, ensuring all elements align to deliver on that promise.
- Technical competence required. Working familiarity and comfort with event platforms (Cvent, Neon/Rallybound, Classy), CRM database systems (Salesforce), virtual collaboration tech (Zoom, Slack, Box), marketing reporting/analytics functions essential. Comfort learning and utilizing new technology absolutely essential.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task to complete projects on deadline in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort in working with colleagues remotely across the country essential.
- Commitment to ADL’s mission and values, and driven by personal values of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion.
Work Experience:
- Three years of hands-on special event management experience required.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and working with cross-functional teams.
- Nonprofit and fundraising experience preferred.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Work Environment:
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary. Travel will be required to manage and attend events.
- ADL is a hybrid environment, though this role may be performed remotely.
Compensation:
- This position has a salary range of $54,000 to $85,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, New York. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.
ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.
ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact Talent & Knowledge at talentacquisition@adl.org.
ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.
