Events Marketer - Hybrid

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Position Summary

This role supports NMDP Foundation’s distinguished event programs through event management and fundraising, working closely with the Supervisor of Event Engagement & Experience. The position involves strategizing, coordinating, and executing logistics for two NMDP Foundation national galas (New York and Minneapolis) annually, with potential market expansion and cultivation event support in future years. Key responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, coordinating programs and guest experiences, overseeing auction solicitation and management, and ensuring events deliver impactful engagement experiences for supporters.

As a member of the NMDP Foundation Stewardship team, this position collaborates with marketing partners, market fundraisers, corporate partnership managers, organizational leaders, external vendors, and volunteers to exceed fundraising goals and deliver successful events. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to advance their career in fundraising event management with the NMDP Foundation.

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Accountabilities

Distinguished Events:

• Oversee and deliver key aspects of the NMDP gala event series, including guest coordination, vendor management, program development, and volunteer oversight.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners to enhance event experiences and optimize logistical processes.
• Act as a primary on-site contact during events, managing setup, maintaining schedules, and resolving potential issues in real-time to ensure flawless execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute events seamlessly, addressing all stages from preparation to post-event evaluation.
• Support recruitment and training of event volunteers, ensuring clear communication of roles and responsibilities.
• Monitor event progress, budgets and timelines in collaboration with your supervisor to ensure financial and operational objectives are met or exceeded.
• Manage event resources effectively, prioritizing cost efficiency and optimal allocation.
  
  
  

Cultivation And Stewardship

• Assist with private cultivation, high-profile fundraising, and stewardship events aimed at engaging top supporters and corporate partners (as needed).
• Collaborate with the Stewardship team to share ideas and identify opportunities for innovative, personalized experiences that foster relationship growth and inspire philanthropy.
  
  
  

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in planning and executing events of varying sizes and formats.
• Forward- thinking approach, consistently planning ahead to balance immediate priorities with long-term event goals.
• Strong project management skills, including expertise in creating and managing timelines, budgets, project plans, and contracts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders, including team members, vendors, and event participants, to ensure clear expectations and successful outcomes.
• Familiarity with current best practices for creating engaging event experiences for supporters and sponsors.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Excel, project management platforms (e.g., Asana or similar), fundraising software (e.g., Classy, OneCause, Donor Drive), and database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) are preferred.
  
  
  

Ability To

• Effectively plan and execute multiple projects from initiation to completion.
• Anticipate potential challenges or needs and proactively implement solutions to ensure seamless event execution.
• Adapt quickly to dynamic environments, demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in addressing shifting circumstances.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities with attention to detail.
• Work independently or collaboratively as part of a team to achieve and exceed organizational goals.
• Actively participate as a member of NMDP Foundation’s team to support the accomplishment of overarching objectives.
• Travel as needed for NMDP gala events and occasional team meetings at NMDP World Headquarters.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience required. A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• 3 years of demonstrated experience managing aspects of event planning and execution, ideally in a fundraising or nonprofit setting.
  
  
  

Additional Qualifications:(Qualifications that could enhance effectiveness in the role but are not required for consideration)

• Familiarity with NMDP’s life-saving mission and an understanding of the role philanthropy plays in the ability to serve patients.
• Awareness of the various giving channels individuals and organizations use to support foundations or nonprofit organizations.
  
  
  

Benefits

NMDP offers regular, full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life and disability, accident/critical illness/hospital, well-being, legal, identity theft and pet benefits. Retirement, paid time off/holidays, leave and incentive plans are also offered to eligible employees. Please reference this link for more information: NMDP Benefit Information

NMDP is committed to fostering an environment of transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. To support this commitment, we provide clear and upfront information about the salary range for this position. The anticipated salary range for this role is $68,900-$86,100 and will be commensurate with market pay, experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

• Number of Openings: 1
• Pay Basis: Yearly
• Schedule: Full-time
• Driver Policy: No
• Job Family: Marketing
• Career Category: Established Leader / Established Professional
• Career Level: 6