Aug. 10, 2026

["Advancement & Events Manager","Advancement & Events Manager"]

Sasha Bruce Youthwork Washington, District of Columbia

Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Advancement, and other members of the Advancement team, the Advancement Manager will help identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors while supporting fundraising strategy, campaign execution, and donor engagement efforts. Event Planning & Management Serve as project manager and lead coordinator for SBY's annual fundraising event and related cultivation events. Manage all aspects of event planning and execution, including vendors, production, logistics, permitting, insurance, and contracts Develop project timelines, production schedules, and planning calendars Coordinate speakers, performers, volunteers, staffing, guest management, and donor experience Oversee ticketing, auction, registration, and event technology platforms Partner with Communications to support event marketing and promotional efforts Lead on-site event execution, troubleshooting, and post-event reporting Individual Giving & Donor Engagement Manage and help grow a portfolio of individual donors and prospects Conduct donor and prospect research to support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies Coordinate donor meetings, cultivation opportunities, stewardship activities, and solicitation efforts independently and alongside Advancement leadership Support annual giving campaigns, recurring giving, workplace giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, and donor communications Assist with donor segmentation, pipeline management, cultivation planning, and fundraising projections Track fundraising progress and help identify opportunities to strengthen donor retention and engagement Advancement Operations & Team Support Maintain accurate donor records and data integrity within Salesforce and related systems Review fundraising performance reports and support donor, campaign, and event analysis Partner with Advancement colleagues on gift processing, acknowledgements, reporting, and database management Collaborate across Advancement, Programs, Operations, Finance, and Communications to support fundraising initiatives and donor engagement Assist with advancement systems, workflows, volunteer engagement, and special projects Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred. 4 to 6 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, event management, or a related field. Compensation & Benefits SBY offers a competitive salary and benefits package including: Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance 403(b) retirement plan Generous PTO and holiday schedule Hybrid work environment Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Skills: Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Quality, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Donor Development, Event Management, Event Marketing, Finance, Fundraising, Fundraising Campaign, Identify Issues, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Logistics, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Schedule, Project Development, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, Sales Pipeline, Salesforce.com, Stewardship, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills

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