Events Manager (Full-Time)

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League•West Palm Beach, FL

11d•$70,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Events Manager drives revenue growth by securing and stewarding special events and corporate partnerships and managing key fundraising events. Collaborates across teams to strengthen donor engagement and community visibility.

Requirements

Well organized, flexible, self-starter, work well under pressure.
Maintain pleasant demeanor and positive attitude.
Demonstrated success in managing and forging relationships with individual and corporate donors.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal/external constituents.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in written and verbal format.
Must be able to provide accurate information to the public at all times.
Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
Must be available to work nights and weekends related to special events and activities.
Support and adhere to our mission, policies and practices.
Must have reliable transportation to events and meetings.
Possession of a valid Florida drivers' license and driving record acceptable to insurance carrier.
Microsoft Office proficiency – Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Bachelor's Degree
Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Raiser's Edge database and publishing programs, a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward events and corporate sponsors and community partners to achieve annual revenue goals.
Lead outreach, negotiations, and sponsorship fulfillment to ensure partner satisfaction, renewals, and long-term relationships.
Track and report event sponsorship benefits, recognition, and deliverables.
Represent Peggy Adams at sponsored events to strengthen partnerships, enhance visibility, and support retention.
Plan and execute key fundraising events, including Christmas Ball, Happy Tails (meeting annual fundraising goals), donor receptions, and third-party events.
Lead fundraising and production for the annual Publicity Hound magazine, meeting revenue goals.
Develop and implement strategies to drive fundraising, sponsorship growth, audience engagement, and donor/corporate stewardship.
Manage event logistics including budgets, timelines, vendors, volunteers, and day-of execution in coordination with chairs, committees, and stakeholders.
Ensure sponsor and donor recognition across events, publications, and digital platforms.
Partner with marketing team to develop collateral, branding, and digital content for events and sponsorships that maximize visibility and donor engagement.
Manage our Young Professionals Group, including recruitment, engagement, communications, and event planning.
Provide meaningful stewardship to donors, sponsors, and community partners.
Represent Peggy Adams at community and professional events to strengthen visibility and cultivate new relationships.
Contribute to annual development plan and donor communications calendar.
Maintain accurate event and donor records in Raiser's Edge and shared drives to support cultivation, stewardship, and reporting.
Track and report event and sponsorship revenue, expenses, and outcomes; process contracts, invoices, and acknowledgments.
Support the Development & Marketing team on mission-related events.