Family Advancement Events Sr Manager

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Sr. Family Advancement Events Manager role requires an actively engaged manager with a proven history of exceptional event production, negotiation, and communication skills to oversee the delivery of Focus on the Family's strategically significant events, which include donor-related events, summits, retreats, etc. Not only will this role be accountable for event production and execution, but will also require experiential vision, executive leadership trust, creativity, collaboration, and effective cross-departmental influence. This position ensures that the ministry's family advancement and high-profile events are optimized by establishing and overseeing the strategic foundation and execution for Focus events from a Brand, marketing, recruitment, messaging, and constituent relationship management perspective. This position requires the individual to lead through influence, consultation, and demonstrated expertise in maximizing events to these ends.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Establishes and ensures execution of strategy for foundational elements of donor related events, to include alignment with the overarching ministry Brand, registration / ticketing, contracting, promotional materials, displays, signage and on-stage materials, event production and post-event relationship cultivation
• Works collaboratively with the Family Advancement Team in the development of a 3-year donor related event strategy that includes timelines and deliverables, shepherding the information through to completion within the broader integrated constituent engagement communication calendar
• Leads the planning, implementation, and collaborative execution of all production and logistics functions for Focus cruise-related events
• Supports the strategic planning and creative development of donor-related event initiatives, proactively managing all event production needs from branding, design, complementary messaging, and stage experience
• Works with the communications team to collaboratively develop and then execute effective and integrated engagement campaigns to drive maximum demand and brand awareness to external audiences for donor related events
• Leads venue / vendor selection process for donor related events, including RFP's, contract negotiation, and execution with Procurement / Legal setting the stage for effective event delivery
• Leads post-event reviews to debrief on learnings, best practices, and future adjustments to better achieve outcomes
• Secures external consultants for events when staffing deficiencies arise in ways that ensure the lowest cost while maximizing the participant experience
• Assists the Family Advancement Reps regarding their smaller, regional events
• Creates budgets aligned with the annual planning process, managing expenditures and revenues throughout the event execution process to ensure an accurate final accounting at the conclusion of each event
• Continues to cross-train members of the broader Focus Event Team to support professional development opportunities and ensure proactive succession planning

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Character / Spiritual :

Exemplifies Ephesians 5 : 1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..."

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28 : 19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

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Salary Range : $76,956 to $88,398 / yr

Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Application Materials Instructions : Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for :

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and :

Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

Tentative Search Timeline :

Posting date : September 13th, 2024

Unposting date : ongoing until filled

Posting contact email :

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

Salary : $76,956 - $88,398