Manager of Events and Corporate Partnerships

5 days ago


Philadelphia, United States Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION: Manager of Events and Corporate Partnerships

REPORTS TO: Chief Advancement Officer

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

ABOUT MANNA:

MANNA is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia that provides nutrition services to improve the health of people with serious illnesses who need nourishment to heal. By providing medically tailored meals and nutrition education, we empower people to improve their health and quality of life.

SUMMARY: The Manager of Events and Corporate Partnerships oversees and manages all aspects of MANNA’s fundraising and donor events and develops partnerships that engage corporations and their employees in MANNA’s programs, events and volunteer experiences leading to philanthropic support and increased awareness for MANNA. This position will report to and work closely with MANNA’s Chief Advancement Officer to grow the organization’s base of corporate support by designing attractive event, programmatic and volunteer partnership packages and engaging in targeted outreach and solicitation to build a robust and comprehensive corporate giving structure. This position will also be responsible for budgetary and logistical planning, marketing, day-of event execution, as well as expense and revenue reporting for each fundraising event.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will supervise the Events and Creative Content Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Corporate Partnerships:

  • Develop, maintain, and execute on a comprehensive corporate partnership plan and program, including developing fundraising event, programmatic sponsorship opportunities and customized volunteer experiences; building a pipeline of corporate sponsor prospects and partners; engaging in sponsorship acquisition; fulfilling sponsorship benefits; stewarding corporate partners; and other elements of a comprehensive corporate giving program.
    1. Write and assist in designing creative event and programmatic sponsorship packages to share with corporate partners and prospective partners/sponsors.
    2. Develop and execute strategies for increasing the number of recurring and annual corporate sponsors/partners.
    3. Collaborate with the Chief Advancement Officer to build and cultivate a portfolio of corporate giving prospects.
    4. Cultivate and steward relationships with current and potential corporate sponsors.
  • Think creatively and lead unique opportunities for corporate engagement in conjunction with Development/Communications and Volunteer departments.
  • Support overall development operations strategy to build on the culture of philanthropy and donor engagement at MANNA.
  • Will regularly use: Salesforce, Classy, Constant Contact, Microsoft Office, and Canva.
  • Support the efforts of the Development/Communications department as a whole, including collaborative projects with colleagues, and lead or assist with organization wide events.

Events:

  • Planning
    1. Conduct short- and long- term planning and management for all MANNA fundraising and donor events.
    2. Develop and maintain annual events calendar, including key deadlines in lead-up to each event.
    3. Develop and recommend each event’s revenue and expense budgets in line with departmental and organization goals; manage within those approved budgets.
    4. In collaboration with Communications colleagues, develop each event’s marketing plan.
    5. Build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of revenue goals.
  • Logistics, Management and Execution
    1. Meet or exceed budgeted revenue goals and net revenue for all events.
    2. Lead the solicitation and booking of all venue, catering and other logistical elements for each event; conduct all necessary checkpoints and follow up to ensure smooth and successful execution.
    3. Develop procedures, task lists, schedules, and procure supplies and needed equipment for all events.
    4. Train, supervise and work with team members as required to assist in event logistics and execution.
    5. Assist in recruiting, scheduling, and confirming volunteer assignments for all events.
    6. Assist in the development of mailing lists to promote events.
    7. Assist in the mailing of physical and digital event save the dates, invitations, letters, flyers, etc.
    8. Process RSVPS and maintain status reports in connection with event revenue streams, including ticket sales, sponsorships and donations.
    9. Handle phone and email inquiries regarding event logistics, ticketing, and sponsorship.
    10. Provide on-site leadership for all events.
    11. Miscellaneous duties as needed during event planning and execution.

ORGANIZATION-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:

All staff hold the following responsibilities:

  • Commitment to MANNA’s mission and values.
  • Support Kitchen, Distribution, and Events on an as-needed basis.
  • Participate in staff meetings, attend community events, and otherwise contribute to strengthening the deep roots within our community, both internally and externally.
  • Participate in ad hoc or organizational-wide committees or workgroups.
  • Follow organizational policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate level of experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, as well as writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Service-oriented style with professional presentation skills.
  • Ability to grow revenue generating opportunities.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding job for long hours on occasion.
  • Experience in marketing and/or special events required.
  • Ability to work in a team environment on short- and long-term projects.
  • Ability to work independently on projects and report on progress as required.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills; detail oriented.
  • Positive attitude, flexible and adaptable, a team player.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required; Knowledge of Salesforce or similar donor database preferred.
  • Ability to operate within fixed deadlines while balancing multiple priorities; and to manage projects independently, as well as collaboratively.

All offers of employment at MANNA are contingent upon successful results of our standard credentialing process, which includes a criminal background investigation, a drug screen, reference checks, and submission of mandated proof of the COVID-19 vaccine. Nights and weekends may be required as necessary to support MANNA events and other fundraising activities.

SALARY: $68,000 – $75,000 commensurate with experience

BENEFITS: Health and Vision insurance, Dental insurance, FSA, Pre-tax Commuter Spending Account, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) plan with match, PTO up to 12 days in year one plus 5 sick days, 11 paid holidays plus two ‘floating’ holidays per year and one day a week of remote work.



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