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Manager of Donor Events - Animal Welfare Organization

Dumb Friends League
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Aug 2025
💰 $75,000/yr($65,000/yr – $75,000/yr)

About the role

Description

Humane Colorado is looking for a passionate and experienced donor events professional to lead our fundraising and stewardship events. As Manager of Donor Events, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategy and execution of events that support our mission to improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, has a strong background in nonprofit event planning, and enjoys building meaningful experiences that engage the community and drive impact.


If you're a strategic thinker with a talent for leadership and logistics, we’d love for you to apply!


Purpose of Position: Oversee strategy, planning and implementation of donor events.


Responsibilities

  • Manages and develops an effective staff: providing effective communication, leadership, guidance and resources. Determines staff qualifications and competency: recruits, interviews, selects, hires, trains, orients, mentors, evaluates, coaches, counsels, disciplines, and rewards. Establishes and monitors staff safety and regulatory compliance Develop strategy for planning, implementation, and analysis for all events.
  • Oversee all event logistics including management of contractors, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising goal and strategy for all fundraising events. Achieving the fundraising goal is an important requirement of the job.
  • Help create and monitor donor events budget and annual plans.
  • Develop and monitor effectiveness of donor events and recommend new strategies.
  • Provide effective solicitation, cultivation and stewardship events.
  • Work with the Marketing and Communications team to coordinate efforts and develop messaging related to donor events.
  • Effectively negotiate vendor and sponsor contracts.
  • Work with leadership to create new fundraising opportunities and identify and attract new contributions.
  • In partnership with the Development Team, provide tools, guidance and support to external fundraising groups that wish to raise money on behalf of Humane Colorado.
  • Monitor and evaluate departmental/area processes and procedures to maximize efficient uses of resources.
  • Participate in inter-departmental meetings and discussions to support and develop initiatives.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.


Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.


Organizational Key Competencies

  • Integrity and Ethics
  • Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
  • Customer and Community Focus
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellence

Leadership Competencies

  • Project and Process Management
  • Delivering Results
  • Developing Direct Reports
  • Building and Leading Effective Teams

Position Key Competencies

  • Accountability
  • Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Initiative
  • Managing Resources
  • Time Management

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

  • Donor Events Team
  • Volunteers

Travel

  • This position requires driving a company vehicle
  • This position requires up to 10% travel in state

Schedule

  • Available to work some evenings and weekends

Full-Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

  • Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Sabbatical
  • Holiday Pay
  • Employee discounts
  • Discounted Pet Insurance
  • and more!

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