Description

As part of a collaborative team environment, the Events and Stewardship Manager is responsible for leading and executing key fundraising events, fostering relationships with strategic partners, and implementing marketing strategies to build the JA brand experience and support the mission of JA of the Bluegrass. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, energetic, creative team player who thrives on building relationships and connecting passion for mission through fundraising events and organization stewardship to advance the organization’s impact. 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:     

• Organize and execute assigned fundraising and educational events to successfully meet goals and build awareness for JA’s mission.
• Coordinate with leadership team members to cultivate relationships with individual and corporate supporters and volunteers.
• Secure and coordinate all appropriate permits, permissions, and licensing prior to events.
• Develop and execute sponsorship and stewardship recognition plans related to assigned events.
• Assist with the creation of individual event budgets within the annual organizational budget.
• Identify and solicit in-kind donations for events.
• Plan and task event timelines.
• Recruit, supervise, and train volunteers at events.
• Establish and execute all assigned event logistics, including leadership and oversight for event production; from planning (invitations, collateral, etc.) to wrap-up (timelines, meetings, staffing, run of show, etc.).
• Develop event collateral pieces, including coordinating the design, layout, and printing process.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing relationships with local media outlets to increase awareness of JA and promote specific initiatives, programs, and events.
• Help maintain and update JA website content related to events and provide content for social media platforms.
• Cultivate and nurture donor relationships through personalized communication, follow-up, and engagement strategies.
• Develop and implement tailored acknowledgment programs, including handwritten thank-you notes, personalized emails, and public recognition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications or a related field or two or more years of direct experience in marketing or fundraising; strong organizational and project management skills; excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills; detail oriented; knowledge of various marketing platforms, including print, social, digital and email; basic experience with Microsoft tools; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite tools; Canva, willingness to learn new software and programs; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.