Special Events Manager

Company Description

This isn’t just a job, it’s a passion. At the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF), we offer the opportunity to make a unique contribution and touch the lives of working and retired members of the entertainment community in a positive and healthy way. For over 100 years, MPTF has been dedicated to supporting these individuals through our many services, including supportive services, long-term care, behavioral health, and residential living.

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Special Events Manager. The Special Events Manager is responsible for soliciting, cultivating and stewarding relationships with sponsors, donors, and event attendees to drive further engagement while managing the planning and execution of Development fundraising events. This position is the secondary interface for all sponsorship activities and works with the Director, Event Sponsorships to create tools to facilitate obtaining Development event sponsorships. This position also tracks event revenue across all fundraising channels while collaborating with Development Operations and Finance to ensure accurate reconciliation, reporting, and allocation of event revenue and builds event-specific fundraising forms and landing pages. This position is a key member of the Events and Development Teams, working with consultants, vendors, and volunteers in the planning and execution of Development fundraising events and participating in strategic planning related to Development events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Course work in fundraising, business, event planning, communication, marketing and/or public relations preferred.

Experience

• Minimum five years of experience working on large-scale and high-profile events with major corporate sponsors, primarily with non-profit organizations.
• Proficiency with fundraising and event management platforms, including Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge (Event Module and RENXT), GiveSmart Events, and GiveSmart Fundraise
• Experience managing event guest lists, RSVP's, seating, and communications using tools such as Zkipster or similar platforms.
• Advanced computer skills, including strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Acrobat Pro.
• Strong analytic and project management skills.
• Ability to represent MPTF professionally with sponsors, donors, Board members, and entertainment industry stakeholders, to enhance awareness if MPTF's programs and services and the need for charitable support.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners.