Manager - Lowe's Foundation Events

Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to support the fundraising strategy for the Lowe's Foundation by developing events and events-related program strategy to obtain the Foundation's annual fundraising goals and deliver key events and activations to fulfill sponsorship commitments, maximize fundraising opportunity and build the Foundations reputation.

The Manager supports the planning and execution of the Lowe's Foundation's key fundraising events to include but not limited to four large-scale programs consisting of community builds, golf tournaments, fundraising dinners and various networking opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Helps build the annual event strategy to achieve Lowe’s Foundation’s fundraising goals
• Designs experiences that provide meaningful relationship building for vendors and Lowe’s business partners
• Manages event budgets. Accurately forecasts to ensure program expenses remain at target and ensure resources are well allocated and deliver program objectives
• Leads large cross functional teams of internal, agency, vendors and community partners through the planning and delivery of events and large-scale community projects
• Oversees attendee management and registration to include event communications, auction sites and attendee preparation
• Manages vendor RFP’s, negotiations and contracting for venues and services
• Builds complex logistics plans to ensure successful attendee experience
• Responsible for pre and post event surveys and other measurement tactics to ensure effectiveness
• Responsible for large-scale event production to include virtual platforms and on-site execution
• Oversees the relationship and performance of large agency and vendor teams that support the planning and delivery of programs
• Ensures all contracts and statements of work are completed for every event to mitigate risk and maintain adherence to Lowe's compliance and risk standards
• Works across all aspects of event planning and execution and across myriad of internal stakeholders and executive leadership, demonstrating command of situation even in most challenging of operating environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business Administration, Event Planning, Communications or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in project, time and budget management
• 5 years of experience in project, time and budget management
• 2 years knowledge of financial analysis, business planning, marketing planning and execution within a big-box format
• 2 years Corporate or retail environment experience

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Master's Degree in Event Planning, Communications, Public Relations or related field or equivalent experience

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.