Advancement Special Events Manager
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
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
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.
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