Development Events Manager

Breakthrough Silicon Valley is seeking a dynamic and highly organized individual with a passion for our mission and demonstrated skills in event management, volunteer coordination, fundraising, and producing impactful communications to join our team as a Development Events Manager. This role is crucial in orchestrating and overseeing BTSV’s volunteer and fundraising events.

Areas of Ownership

1. Event Planning and Execution: Plan and execute a calendar of volunteer and donor engagements, and one major annual fundraising event from start to finish. Manage event timelines, budgets, vendor selection (catering, A/V, graphic design) and more to ensure logistics are seamless and all participants have a positive experience. Address challenges and unexpected issues during events promptly and efficiently.
2. Volunteer Management: Partner with the VP of Development to achieve a corporate fundraising goal through strategic corporate volunteer management. Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, and foster a positive and engaging volunteer experience.
3. Communications: Manage and produce all communications related to events, utilizing various methods including printed materials, social media, and annual production of a promotional film. Effectively communicate event details and fundraising goals to volunteers, donors, and stakeholders.
4. Fundraising Strategy and Administration: Maintain accurate records of volunteer information, donor contributions, and event outcomes, using platforms such as Salesforce and OneCause. Utilize data to evaluate event success and inform future planning. As needed, support stewardship efforts and oversee timely and accurate entry of gifts and acknowledgements.
5. People Management: Train and manage seasonal interns and the AmeriCorps Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. Facilitate learning experiences to enhance their skills in event planning, volunteer engagement, and communications.