Manager, Development Events

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Overview

OverviewThe Development Department at The New York Public Library raises funds from private sources to support the mission and vision of The New York Public Library.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the Library’s two primary fundraising events – Library Lions and the Library Lunch, as well as help as needed on all Development events Alongside third-party vendors and other internal teams, produce all printed and electronic materials for…

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Overview
The Development Department at The New York Public Library raises funds from private sources to support the mission and vision of The New York Public Library. The team is made up of a dynamic group of development and events professionals who together represent expertise in all areas of fundraising, including individual, corporate, foundation and government grants, special events, membership, planned giving, and systems management. The Development Department raises over $20 million in Annual Fund and more than $90 million overall each year.

The Manager, Development Events will play an integral role in the planning, preparation, and execution of high profile fundraising events such as the Library Lions Gala and the Library Lunch as well as other special donor and membership events as needed.

We are looking for someone we can count on to:

Own:

the Library’s two primary fundraising events – Library Lions and the Library Lunch – from initial concept and strategic planning through meticulous execution and post-event analysis.
event programming and implement ways to increase event-related fundraising revenue and maximize donor engagement, cultivation, and stewardship

Teach:

donors, prospective supporters, and event attendees about The New York Public Library’s mission to ensure free and open access to information and ideas
colleagues about best practices for events management and staffing

Learn:

strategic priorities of Development and the Library
Raiser’s Edge database and event-related data entry, reporting, list management, and gift processing procedures

Improve:

processes to enhance the donor experience and maximize fundraising potential

Some expectations for this role are that within:

1 month, this person will:

Meet Development staff and other key internal stakeholders (Special Events, Public Programs, and Procurement) and understand NYPL organizational structure
Become familiar with event policies, procedures, and timelines

3 months, this person will:

Oversee a portfolio of select Development events
Actively participate in meetings and provide speaker and honoree suggestions for upcoming events
Engage with donors and honorees at events as well as via email and phone correspondence

6 months and beyond, this person will:

Lead planning for upcoming fundraising events
Improve upon processes as needed

Responsibilities

Manage the Library’s two primary fundraising events – Library Lions and the Library Lunch, as well as help as needed on all Development events
Alongside third-party vendors and other internal teams, produce all printed and electronic materials for events, including invitations, programs, websites, and donor letters
Research relevant and engaging event speakers and donor prospects; manage speakers and honorees after they are secured
Develop and implement outreach and solicitation strategies for Development Events
Work closely with Individual Giving and Research to identify new event leadership prospects as well as donor prospects (corporate and individual) relating to Development Events
Process gifts and maintain donor records in fundraising database
Assume responsibilities for special projects and perform related duties as needed