Engagement Manager in Sarasota, Florida at THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SARASOTA-MANATEE INC

The Engagement Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring strong donor engagement and often will be the first point of introduction for a donor getting to know the Federation. This position will be a strategic leader who creates donor event experiences and opportunities to thank and celebrate donors at all levels.
Essential Responsibilities include:
• Oversee and execute all annual development events (from 10- 100+ guests) including donor appreciation events, annual luncheon, and specialty events for our giving societies.
• Develop and manage sponsorship giving structure and solicitation for programs and events in collaboration with the Director of Engagement.
• Manage Federation’s portfolio of Lions of Judah and Pomegranate Societies’ events, including stewarding committees and chairs, updating pin process yearly, and liaising with our societies in advance of bi-annual conference.
• Collaborate with staff and, where applicable, with event volunteer leaders on coordinating events.
• Plan major events throughout the course of the year in conjunction with volunteer leaders or additional lead staff.
• Set event goals and strategy with collaboration with the Director of Engagement.
• Create and track event budget estimates and ensure adherence to these budgets.
• Review, negotiate, and approve vendor pricing proposals, contracts, and invoices.
• Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
• Serve as event lead with vendors on event-related matters.
• Work closely with the other departments to ensure a smooth engagement process for our stakeholders and community members from initial outreach through post-event follow up.
• Coordinate staff roles, event job descriptions, and trainings per event.
• Provide on-site, day-of event management.
• Complete follow-up on all events including final contract resolutions, payments, and so forth.
• Work to enhance onsite Federation branding across events with the assistance of our marketing department.
• Measure event results and analytics to drive future events.
• Learn and adapt to evolving systems as the organization grows and shifts — comfort with change is a must, not a nice-to-have.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the following areas:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant or related field
• 2-5 years of event experience or work in related activities
• Commitment to strong staff culture and team values
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Exceptional research abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with a wide variety of staff and personalities.
• Outstanding negotiation skills

Salary and benefits: Base salary range of $69,000 - $74,000. Final salary commensurate with experience. JFSM offers competitive health, wellness, and retirement benefits (4% for each employee regardless of whether they contribute to the 401k, plus an employer match up to 3%. Potential total employer contribution = 7%
JFSM is committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates the diverse voices of our employees, donors, volunteers, and community members. We pride ourselves on our positive and growth-oriented work culture and provide excellent staff benefits and professional development opportunities.