Events Manager - Washington, United States - NPR

NPR

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

OVERVIEW

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The Donor Events Manager is responsible for project management of all donor events designed to engage public radio donors and to connect more deeply with public audiences.

S/he will work closely with various other stakeholders including a broad range of NPR staff and talent, Member stations, NPR Foundation Board members on a portfolio of work that includes a series of donor-hosted salon events, board meetings, and other fundraising and outreach efforts.

S/he employs current and new technologies and best practices in event planning and production to facilitate donor relationship management aligned with NPR's fundraising priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Senior Manager of Donor Events to execute a robust donor events strategy to deepen connections between NPR and supporters of public radio
Identify event programming opportunities that align NPR's editorial goals and critical fundraising priorities to inspire donors to deepen their support
Serve as primary contact for all NPR donor events including:
NPR Foundation Board meetings

- donor-hosted salon style events
- virtual donor events

Manage operational logistics for donor events, including negotiation of vendor contracts, management of venue relationship, budget monitoring, expense processing, and other duties as needed
Work with team members across division to determine objectives, scope, timeline, and success metrics
Onsight staffing placement and talent management for assigned events
Manage the organization of briefing materials, including itineraries, talking points, etc. for NPR management and talent
Liaise crossdivisionally to secure talent and manage companywide event calendars and opportunities
Draft all event communications, invitations, and promotional materials
Ensure regular, clear communications to ensure staff transparency for events

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

Experience with managing budgets
Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks
Strong writing skills
Willingness to embrace and contribute to rigorous and longterm, strategic planning
Willingness to adjust to shifting plans and priorities
Excellent communications skills
Willingness to travel as needed
Less than 25%

PREFERRED SKILLS

Proficiency in Salesforce or other fundraising software
Understanding and experience with a diversity of fundraising events

WORK LOCATION:
This is a hybrid permitted role.

The employee will be required to be onsite at our Washington, DC office or onsite at event locations TBD at least 10 days a year.

The employee must also reside in an NPR supported location based on the number of onsite days they choose.

JOB TYPE

This is a full time, exempt position.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range:
The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $82,000 - $90,000 plus benefits.

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

Benefits:
NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents.

Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options.

Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being.

Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.

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