Events & Donor Engagement Manager

Location: Hybrid (3 days a week in office; 2 days WFH)

Salary: $72,000 - $75,000

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Senior Director of Development

About the Fiver Children's Foundation

Through our one-of-a-kind ten-year commitment, Fiver provides experiences that challenge and relationships that nurture so that youth from systemically under-resourced communities in New York can create their own positive futures.

Position Overview

Fiver seeks an organized, relationship-oriented Events & Donor Engagement Manager to lead fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and fundraising goals.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this role manages the logistics and execution of Fiver’s signature events, including the Annual Benefit, donor cultivation and stewardship events, corporate engagement opportunities, and special fundraising initiatives. The Manager also serves as staff lead for Fiver Advocates, Fiver’s junior board, and manages peer-to-peer and endurance fundraising efforts.

The ideal candidate is a strong project manager and relationship-builder who thrives in a collaborative environment. As a member of the Development team, this role works closely with colleagues across the organization and engages regularly with donors, board members, corporate partners, volunteers, participants, and families.

Event Strategy & Management (50%)

Manage the logistics and execution of Fiver’s fundraising and engagement events, including:

• Fiver’s Annual Benefit, including project management, timelines, logistics, vendor coordination, sponsorship fulfillment, guest management, budget tracking, and event execution
• Annual Fall Fest fundraiser for the central NY donor community (held at Camp Fiver)
• Donor cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year
• Support corporate engagement and volunteer events in partnership with Senior Director of Development
• Development-related board and committee events, including the Annual Board Retreat
• Work in collaborations with Senior Development Operations Associate on event registration systems, invitation processes, guest tracking, support seating management, and attendance reconciliation
• Manage Event budgets, contracts, invoices, and expense tracking
• Event communications in partnership with marketing consultant
• Post-event stewardship, reporting, evaluation, and recommendations for future improvements

Donor Engagement & Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (50%)

Manage and grow opportunities for donor engagement and grassroots fundraising by:

• Serving as staff liaison to Fiver Advocates, Fiver’s junior board
• Serving as staff liaison to the Central NY Steering Committee, a group of dedicated supporters located near our camp in upstate NY. 
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, meeting planning, fundraising initiatives, and volunteer opportunities for Fiver Advocates members
• Managing Fiver’s Giving Tuesday peer-to-peer fundraising campaign
• Identifying and coordinating participation in future endurance fundraising opportunities, including marathons, bike rides, and other community fundraising events
• Supporting volunteer engagement opportunities that strengthen donor, board, and community relationships
• Oversee the fulfillment of Fiver merchandise orders; partner with Senior Director of Development in the selection of new merchandise options annually.
• Manage donor participation/attendance to program activities, such as summer job training visits and in office events, alumni induction ceremony, Fiver Family Day, etc.
• Partnering with the Senior Development Operations Associate to execute donor stewardship plans
• Developing content and engagement opportunities for first-time donors
• Managing post-event donor follow-up and stewardship communications
• Supporting sponsor stewardship and recognition efforts
• Assisting with stewardship mailings, impact reporting, and donor communications
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen donor retention and engagement through personalized experiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, event management, donor relations, community engagement, or a related field
• Demonstrated success managing complex events with multiple stakeholders
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and board members
• Experience with donor databases and CRM systems preferred (Fiver uses Raiser’s Edge NXT)
• Familiarity with project management tools (Fiver uses Asana)
• Familiarity with peer-to-peer fundraising platforms and event registration systems preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace; experience with Canva a plus
• Commitment to Fiver’s mission and values
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and a willingness to engage in ongoing learning in these areas.

Benefits Package

• Subsidized medical insurance for employee
• Full Dental and Vision insurance for employee
• 24 Days PTO, 10 Sick Days
• Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days in office, 2 work-from-home per week)
• Work from anywhere week following end of summer camp
• Paid end of year office closure (December 25-January 1)
• 403b retirement plan with 2% employer contribution
• Financial advising support provided annually through retirement plan provided
• Potential for bonus pending the achievement of annual fundraising goals
• Participation in professional development program, 
• “Fiver U”, and other professional development opportunities throughout the year

To Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to careers@fiver.org with the subject line Events & Donor Engagement 

Estimated Hiring Timeline

• June 29 - July 6: Resume & Cover Letter Review
• July 7 - 14: Introductory Screenings with Candidates
• July 15 - 24: In-Person Interviews 
• July 27 - July 31: Reference Checks, Offer and Background Check 
• Early August Start Date 



The Fiver Children’s Foundation believes that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups. 

For more information about Fiver’s commitment to DEIB, please visit: https://www.fiver.org/dei