Event Planner

Event Planner - Non Profit The major responsibilities and daily functions of this role include: Events Planning and Management • Work closely with the Senior Manager of Events and Communications to plan and • execute development events, including conferences, donor engagement events, advisory board meetings, local parlor meetings, missions, and retreats • Plan and execute select marquee events for educational divisions • Managing staff at events, coordinating across departments • Budget management: Create and manage the event budget, allocate funds, monitor expenses, and ensure the event stays within budget • Liaise with vendors, and staff, negotiate contracts, and build relationships • Keep event plans on schedule and ensure events are carried out successfully • Turn the event vision into a memorable experience for attendees Communications • Partner with Ideas division to implement vast digital communications • Help manage multiple departmental calendars • Coordinate and support direct mail campaigns by project managing and liaising with vendors • Develop, organize, and manage development assets, including photos, videos, audio recordings, graphics, collateral materials. • Assist with design and development of collateral materials and webpages to support campaigns • Work closely with graphic designers to create new branding and marketing materials, both digital and physical.