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Manager, Authors' Evenings and Special Events

New York, New York · Full-time

Work authorization required$20k-$30kDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a dynamic fundraising professional to serve as manager of Authors' Evenings and Special Events.
This is a full-time, union-eligible position based at PEN America's New York City headquarters and reports to the Major Gifts Officer.
The manager will be creating and organizing PEN America's Authors' Evenings, which are private fundraising events featuring a writer in the homes of PEN America's most valuable supporters.

Manage logistical aspects of Authors' Evenings, including liaising with authors, authors' representatives, host donors, venues and other service providers
Ensure robust marketing of events to attain revenue goals, coordinate research, track revenue, and maintain budgets
Coordinate with event leads on tracking attendee responses, donations, journal ad submissions, and other administrative tasks related to the event
Support the finance department with financial reconciliation of events, processing donations, and ensuring funds arrive in a timely manner
Manage logistical aspects of Authors' Evenings, including liaising with authors, authors' representatives, host donors, venues and other service providers; development, production, and distribution of all event-related materials; and tracking of event participation
Support with Young Patrons group administrative tasks, including assistance with Fall Fundraiser Event, Literary Gala Afterparty, and committee meetings
Manage the tax acknowledgement process post-events

Proven ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Must be able to provide valid proof of U.S. work authorization
Must be able to provide valid proof of U.S.
Represent PEN America and/or prepare representatives at events, as required
Superb written and verbal communication, editing, and digital content creation skills
Demonstrated success as a team player engaging in both "big picture" thinking and minute details
Ambition to strengthen and grow an already-successful and substantial fundraising events program
Excellent judgment, strong decision-making and negotiation skills, and a collaborative and results-oriented approach
Commitment to PEN America's mission, centered on the celebration and defense of free expression for all.
Willingness to defend the right to engage in speech that may be offensive and discomfiting and that reflects a wide range of political opinions and ideologies.
PEN America promotes open and respectful dialogue across differences, and we work to allow a diversity of perspectives to flourish.

Minimum of three years of fundraising and event planning experience at a nonprofit organization
experience with human rights and/or arts and culture fundraising a strong plus
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Publisher
familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, or Canva
familiarity with Raiser's Edge a plus

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a dynamic fundraising professional to serve as manager of Authors' Evenings and Special Events.
As part of our development department, the manager will lead, produce, and execute the organization's Authors' Evenings series-salon style book events in private homes-as well as oversee portions of the annual PEN America Literary Gala.
This is a full-time, union-eligible position based at PEN America's New York City headquarters and reports to the Major Gifts Officer.
The manager will be creating and organizing PEN America's Authors' Evenings, which are private fundraising events featuring a writer in the homes of PEN America's most valuable supporters.
These events are primarily in-person in New York City, Miami, and the Bay Area, but a few may be scheduled in other locations, as well as virtual.
The manager will be responsible for the development of each event in the year-round schedule (20-30 events annually), raising $150,0000-$200,000 a year.
The salary range for this position is $75-85k, commensurate with experience.

PEN America offers competitive compensation and full benefits.
PEN America's benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision health insurance, paid time off, 10 paid holidays, pre-tax commuter benefits and a 403b retirement plan.

PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide.
We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world.
Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.
As such, staff play a role in varied activities within the workplace as part of their job responsibilities.

These may include committees or task forces to work on office issues, diversity and inclusion, strategy projects, training or other initiatives.
equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and is committed to having a workforce that reflects the population that it serves at all levels within the organization.

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