Event Manager

Seacrest Foundation Event Manager

About Seacrest Foundation

Seacrest Foundation raises funds to support Seacrest Village and Seacrest at Home in providing charitable care to frail and elderly members of our community who may have nowhere else to turn.

If you are looking for work that is meaningful and provides you with a sense of pride in helping the most vulnerable among us, we want to hear from you. If you see yourself thriving in a culture that is collaborative, candid and caring and you enjoy collaborating with colleagues who work as a team in every sense of the word, we want you to be a part of the Seacrest Foundation Team!

Position Summary

The Event Manager is responsible for planning, promoting, and executing fundraising and community events that support Seacrest Foundation's mission. This position works closely with volunteer leaders, committee members, contributors, vendors, and staff to create exceptional events that engage the community, grow support for Seacrest Foundation, and generate revenue for charitable care.

We are currently holding annual events such as our Women's Luncheon, Gala, and our first event Fundraising Walk and Community Celebration, this Nov. 15, as well as additional events throughout the year.

This role reports to the Director of Philanthropy and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Fundraising

Plan and execute fundraising events from concept through completion.Manage event budgets, timelines, logistics, vendors, sponsorships, and underwriting.Coordinate the annual gala, luncheon, walk, Patron Recognition Party and other Foundation events.Recruit, train, and manage event volunteers.Work with volunteer leadership groups including the Women's Auxiliary and Guardians of San Diego.Support membership growth in these two groups and donor engagement initiatives.

Marketing & Communications

Promote events through email, social media, website content, advertising, and public relations.Draft press releases, event materials, brochures, invitations, and donor communications.Assist in producing the Foundation's Happenings magazine.

Database & Technology

Manage event registration systems and online fundraising platforms.Maintain accurate donor and event records.Utilize DonorPerfect, Greater Giving, GoFundMe Pro, and Constant Contact.Create reports, mailing lists, registration pages, donation forms, and email campaigns.

Community Engagement

Build relationships with contributors, volunteers, community organizations, and vendors.Serve as staff liaison to volunteer committees.Represent Seacrest Foundation professionally throughout the community.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree Two or more years of nonprofit event management or related experience.Strong project management, organizational, communication, and budget management skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.Valid California driver's license.

Preferred

Experience planning fundraising events.Experience with DonorPerfect, GoFundMePro/Classy, Constant Contact, or similar CRM/event platforms.Experience producing fundraising walks or peer-to-peer fundraising events is a plus.

What We're Looking For

Self-starter with strong initiativeHighly organized and detail-orientedCollaborative team playerStrong communicatorComfortable managing multiple deadlinesPassion for serving older adults and supporting those in need.

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time, exempt positionWe are open to hiring this position as either:

Full-Time: 40 hours per week, five days in person in the office during the initial 3–6 month onboarding period, with potential for 1 day remote work thereafter. Salary range: $70,304–$75,000, depending on experience. Part-Time: 32 hours per week, four days per week in person, with compensation prorated at 80% of the full-time salary range.

Encouragement to Apply

We understand that women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups often feel they need to meet every qualification before applying. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every preferred qualification. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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