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Advancement Special Events Manager

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer University of North Carolina School of the Arts
  3. Location Winston Salem, NC
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Event Coordinator
  6. Posted Aug 7, 2026
  7. Reference pa-10873
Advancement Special Events Manager at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NC
Design, manage and execute approximately 40 strategic, purpose-driven, engaging donor events per academic year

Ensure that every event produced by the Advancement Office advances UNCSA’s brand and has a purpose and metrics for success

Serve as the primary lead for campaign events, overseeing strategy, planning, execution, and event outcomes.

Develop event strategies that incorporate metrics, sponsorships, and engagement initiatives to attract and retain new and existing supporters.

Collaborate with gift officers to develop invitation lists
Develop event briefing and staff timeline documents

Develop and oversee event budgets including tracking invoices, preparing check requests and budget reconciliation

Draft event communications and remarks

Partner with Strategic Communications to develop comprehensive marketing/PR plan to promote events and to develop and produce event content (i.e. videos)
Oversee benefit fulfillment for event sponsors

Supervise Special Events Coordinator

Utilize effective negotiation to ensure school’s funds are best used for event production

Develop and maintain positive relationships with new and established vendors and event sponsors

Regularly update the Advancement Office’s special events guidebook and policies and procedures documents

Provide exceptional customer service that drives positive survey feedback and high Net Promoter Scores (NPS).

Maintain events in Raiser's Edge database

Support stewardship efforts of the Advancement Office including but not limited to coordinating and creating gifts, swag

Remain informed of emerging trends and best practices in special events by actively participating in conferences, workshops, and webinars.