Events Manager at The Childrens Home of Pittsburgh Lemieux Family Center

The Children's Home is seeking an Events Manager to join the Marketing & Development Team. The Events Manager is an integral and central part of the office, working with all areas of the department. This position carries out responsibilities within the following functional areas: Fundraising including but not limited to: Donor Research, Donor Cultivation and Solicitation efforts; Fundraising, Appeals, Giving Clubs, Event Planning, and Data Analysis. 

This position serves as the on-site expert in the use and maintenance of the donor database. This position is responsible for managing The Children’s Home & Lemieux Family Center’s fundraising events, including third party events, cultivation events and the annual Shake Your Booties Gala. They are responsible to steward corporate and individual gifts of all levels, including planned and major gifts, and will foster donor relations.  

The Events Manager reports to the Sr. Director of Development and is a member of the External Affairs Department team that also includes a Programs Relation Manager, Grants & Community Relations Manager, and Marketing & Development Associate. This position works collaboratively with members of the organization’s senior management team. This position has regular interaction with donors, volunteers, and members of the organization’s Board of Directors. 

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - The Children's Home pays the ENTIRE deductible!
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance 
• Employer Contribution - Earn an additional $600/yr. just for being full-time!
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) & Match - Immediately eligible for match of 50% on up to 6% of contributions!
• Annual Merit Increases
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Very Generous PTO Plan!
• FREE On-site parking

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Fundraising, Marketing, Information Technology, or related field.

2. Minimum of two (2) years' of donor database management experience required; expertise using Donor Perfect preferred.

3.   Experience with data input/output, maintenance, management and analysis

4.   Experience working for a non-profit organization is required

5.   Genuine interest in the organization’s mission

6.   Excellent organizational skills

7.   Function with a high-level of detail

8.   Strong critical thinking skills, technical leadership, and proficiency

10. Advanced working knowledge of MS office, strong Excel skills required

11. Understanding of principles and strategies of philanthropy

12. Excellent oral and written communication skills

13. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

14. Ability to take initiative and to work independently, exercise good judgment, and act diplomatically

15. Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and with a strong team in a collaborative environment

16. Strong inter-personal skills