Special Events Manager at Family Resource Network in East Windsor, New Jersey

Job Description:

Responsible for planning and execution of fundraising events. With the guidance of the Senior Vice President of Development and Communications, develop and evaluate fundraising goals, budgets and logistical plans.

• Under the direction and guidance of the Senior Vice President of Development and Communications, develop and implement strategies to increase event revenue and contain expenses to maximize net proceeds, face-to-face meetings with event sponsors and participants


• Supervise the Development Coordinator for Special Events


• Oversee volunteer committee meetings and event volunteers


• Responsible for overseeing the design of sponsorship and underwriting opportunities


• Oversee the acknowledgment process for special event participants to ensure timeliness


• Ensure timely follow-up of briefings, minutes, and invoicing


• Recommend changes to event program strategy to increase effectiveness of overall program

• Bachelor’s degree required and at a minimum of five years related experience, preferably in a non-profit setting.