Planner/Event Planner

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Temporary Senior Event Planner to lead the planning and execution of our 25th Anniversary celebration, Brighter Futures Together Gala. Upwardly Global is a data-driven, innovative organization with a bold vision and a fearless spirit operating out of four major US markets and providing remote services to several parts of the country. The Senior Event Planner will serve as the project lead and work in close collaboration with two internal UpGlo staff members to manage event production, oversee vendor and guest coordination, coordinate day-of logistics, and manage post-event wrap-up. The Senior Event Planner will oversee post-event thank you's to honorees, sponsors, and guests, conduct a post-event debrief with internal staff, create a written event summary with recommendations for future galas, and contribute to developing a repeatable, sustainable event model. Demonstrated experience planning high-end fundraising events (250+ guests), strong project management skills with fluency in Asana or similar tools, experience coordinating guest lists, seating charts, and ticket platforms, and knowledge of nonprofit fundraising event standards are preferred.