Special Events & Fundraising Senior Manager

Position: Special Events & Fundraising Senior Manager

Overview: Lincoln Center’s Special Events and Concierge Services Department seeks a dynamic Senior Events Manager to join their team which executes 6 major annual fundraising galas and upwards of 60 additional events per year, ranging from small intimate cocktail parties to events for 800+ guests. Reporting to the Associate Director, Fundraising and Special Events, and working closely with the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund (LCCF), the Senior Manager will manage a portfolio of events plus oversee the LCCF’s Real Estate and Construction Council (RECC) and coordination of its annual gala. The LCCF provides critical unrestricted funds for Lincoln Center's 10 constituent arts organizations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the planning, production, and logistics for a portfolio of assigned institutional events.
• Manage and grow the portfolio of Real Estate Construction Council members, coordinate their 3 annual meetings, and produce their annual fundraising gala.
• Work closely with gala honoree(s) and RECC leadership to develop and implement a fundraising plan, donor prospecting, and identify sponsors to hit fundraising targets.
• Build strong relationships with RECC members, donors, and other Lincoln Center campus stakeholders.
• Draft internal and external communications, ensuring messaging is consistent and engaging.
• Direct collateral design, editing, and review of all print & digital event materials including but not limited to event fact sheets, webpages, reply forms, decks, solicitation letters, save-the-dates, invitations, event journals, programs, and signage.
• Compile and maintain invite lists, coordinate gala solicitation outreach and follow-up, and track income.
• Schedule meeting/event dates, book venues, manage event logistics, conduct production meetings and work with vendors.
• Develop and maintain event budgets, prepare financial reports, and manage vendor contracts and invoices.
• Draft donor thank you letters, tax receipts, and invoices for outstanding monies.
• Assist in the full range of events and day-to-day department operations

You’ll be a great fit if you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of experience planning and executing large-scale fundraising events
• Proven experience in event operations management, production organization, coordination of vendors including security, audiovisual, catering, décor, lighting, artists, etc.
• Knowledge of fundraising cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques; experience working with Board members and event leadership committees
• Excellent people skills, collaborative and relationship-building approach with internal and external partners
• Superb written and verbal communication skills and experience in corresponding with high-profile donors requiring high touch stewardship
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with proven success in managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with strong prioritization instincts
• Database management experience and commitment to detailed record-keeping as a critical part of the team’s functioning and strategy. Experience with Tessitura is a plus. 
• Excellent flexibility and ability to work well in a collaborative and team environment
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
• A lover of learning, community, and the arts
• Ability to work evening events approximately 50 times per year, plus weekends when needed.

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