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Pratt Institute · 10 hours ago

Manager of Development Events (71101)

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$66K/yr - $66K/yr

3+ years exp

Pratt Institute is seeking a Manager of Development Events to coordinate fundraising and donor cultivation events for their Institutional Advancement division. The role involves planning and executing event logistics, managing vendor relationships, and liaising with various departments to ensure successful events.

EducationKnowledge ManagementUniversities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plan and execute logistical details for on and off-campus fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events including galas and benefits, dinners, cocktail receptions, luncheons, lectures, and commencement

Manage vendor relationships and logistics for venues, caterers, AV and lighting, decor, transportation, photographers, and other vendors including drafting and sending requests for proposals, reviewing proposal and negotiating terms, submitting contracts, coordinating payments, and on-site management at events

Outreach and administrative duties include preparing copy for print materials and electronic outreach, managing calendar updates regarding events, preparing and executing event mailings, follow-up, and communication with donors and patrons of events

Work closely with other Institutional Advancement departments, including major gifts, donor relations, alumni engagement, corporate and foundation relations, prospect research, and operations

Liaise with trustees, honorees, and special event donors and guests during the planning process and at events

Manage relations and communications with Pratt faculty, staff, and departments for IA events. (e.g., Deans, Chairs, Communications and Marketing, Finance and Administration, Facilities, Campus Safety, etc.)

Utilize Raiser’s Edge to input donor information, create queries, pull lists and reports, and track various event tasks such as participant registration and seating arrangements

Track event expenses and income using Raiser’s Edge and Google Sheets

Schedule and manage staff and volunteer duties at events

Manage and build Asana project timelines

Prepare event-related materials including meeting agendas and briefing materials

On-campus gathering of materials in advance of events and on-site management at events. Some evenings and weekends are required leading up to and on event days

Ability to be in office as needed and with limited notice for event-related tasks

Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Raiser’s EdgeProject management softwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelGoogle SuiteCultural sensitivityOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree required

At least 3-4 years of related experience in not-for-profit or higher education events fundraising

Must have above-average computer skills including database, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Suite

Raiser's Edge or other CRM database experience required

Experience with project management software, preferably Asana

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communications skills required

Must be a self-starter with the ability to produce under deadline pressure with attention to detail

Must possess strong confidence in applying quick, smart, independent judgment, decision making, and problem-solving when necessary

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member

Ability to work with a diverse population and demonstrate cultural sensitivity

Company

Pratt Institute

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Pratt Institute is an educational institute that offers academic and research services to its students.

Founded in 1887

Brooklyn, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.pratt.edu

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