DREAM
Fundraising Events Manager
1991 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029 (East Harlem Campus)
Sponsorship not specified$70k-$80kDetected 120 days ago
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About the role
- We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools -growing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children.
- DREAM's Events Team generates approximately $7M of the $21M raised annually.
- The incoming annual salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation & management of operational systems & project plans for all Supporter Engagement events (Including: fundraising events, donor stewardship & cultivation events, and select signature school events).
- Manage logistics for events, including vendor coordination, budgeting, registration, guest communication, and run-of-show.
- Partner with the Communications Team to manage event branding, invitations, digital and printed materials, and event decor.
- Support the execution of programmatic and cultivation events such as graduations, volunteer activations, and community partnerships.
- Partner with Major Gifts teams on pre- and post-event donor engagement, including acknowledgment letters, thank-yous, and stewardship reports.
- Manage in-kind donations and auction solicitation strategies tailored to each event audience.
- Support sponsorship fulfillment, gift bags, and auction item coordination.
- Contribute to donor experience strategy, helping design memorable, mission-aligned event touchpoints.
- Serve as a Salesforce "super user" to maintain records, track performance, and generate reports.
- Work with the Director of Advancement Operations to set event budget forecasts, manage event budgets, oversee all financial reporting and data analysis, and ensure accurate tracking of event revenue.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 3+ years of experience planning fundraising or cultivation events in a nonprofit or mission-driven setting.
- Proficiency in Salesforce, Google/Microsoft Suites, and tools like Asana, Cvent, Canva.
- Some evening and/or weekend work, for example to prepare for and attend donor events, is required.
- Demonstrated success managing or supporting events that drive revenue and build donor loyalty. A keen sense of guest experience and engagement from initial outreach through post-event activities.
- Proven success executing revenue-driving events and building donor engagement.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-department collaboration experience.
- Creative thinker with an eye for event design and guest experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for growing in the field of Special Events and contributing to a mission-driven team.
- A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
- Working Expectations
Compensation
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.
- The incoming annual salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000.
- New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
- All regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance- and tenure-based bonuses.
- Because we value tenure in each role, our salary ranges are not capped.
- From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters-it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom.
Benefits
- Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee's needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
Equal opportunity
- If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Support sponsorship fulfillment, gift bags, and auction item coordination.
This listing is sourced directly from DREAM's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.