Event Manager

The Event Manager is a key member of the Development team and works on the implementation of all YWCA development strategies and events. Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains professional working relationships with existing donors & sponsors, event vendors, volunteers, and agency partners. Assists with logistics and correspondence for YWCA events and dinners.Tracks all expenses and revenues for each event and generates reports after each event to include expenses, revenues, attendance, sponsorships, etc.Assist with online event registration, seating charts, food and beverage, set-up/tear-down, A/V, technology, rentals, licenses, in-kind donations, etc.Manages key elements of event donor and attendance data entry, donor acknowledgements, and donor contact reports ensuring a high level of accuracy and donor satisfaction and maintains constituent records in Raiser’s Edge under the supervision of the Sr. Excellent organizational and time management skills.Working knowledge of database programs, preferably Raiser’s Edge.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.Keen attention to detail.Goal oriented with the ability to work as a part of the team and independently.Customer service focused.High follow through.Self-starter.Willingness to support the mission of the YWCA and ability to convey its importance both verbally and in writing. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position.