Foundation Events Manager-Full Time/Exempt (42612)

Foundation Events Manager-Full Time/Exempt

Corporate Encinitas - Encinitas, CA 92024

Overview

Salary Range $70,304.00 - $75,000.00 Salary Job Shift AM Shift

Description

At Seacrest Village, we foster a warm, inclusive environment where both staff and residents are treated with genuine respect and care. Nestled in the heart of Encinitas, a scenic coastal town, our facility offers not only state-of-the-art care, but also tranquil surroundings that uplift the spirit.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Collaborate in an inclusive culture that values your voice
• Thrive in a workplace guided by compassion, respect, and integrity led by supportive leadership
• Grow through ongoing professional development and recognition
• Find purpose in work that truly makes a difference

At Seacrest Village, your role goes beyond tasks, you become part of a compassionate circle of care that brings dignity, joy, and connection to every resident. Your kindness will be seen, valued, and celebrated every day.

Come be part of something truly meaningful, in a place that feels like home.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Fundraising

• Plan and execute fundraising events from concept through completion.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, logistics, vendors, sponsorships, and underwriting.
• Coordinate the annual gala, luncheon, walk, Patron Recognition Party and other Foundation events.
• Recruit, train, and manage event volunteers.
• Work with volunteer leadership groups including the Women's Auxiliary and Guardians of San Diego.
• Support membership growth in these two groups and donor engagement initiatives.

Marketing & Communications

• Promote events through email, social media, website content, advertising, and public relations.
• Draft press releases, event materials, brochures, invitations, and donor communications.
• Assist in producing the Foundation's Happenings magazine.

Database & Technology

• Manage event registration systems and online fundraising platforms.
• Maintain accurate donor and event records.
• Utilize DonorPerfect, Greater Giving, GoFundMe Pro, and Constant Contact.
• Create reports, mailing lists, registration pages, donation forms, and email campaigns.

Community Engagement

• Build relationships with contributors, volunteers, community organizations, and vendors.
• Serve as staff liaison to volunteer committees.
• Represent Seacrest Foundation professionally throughout the community.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business, event management, fundraising, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Two or more years of nonprofit event management or related experience.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and budget management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Valid California driver's license.

Preferred

• Experience with fundraising events.
• Experience with DonorPerfect, GoFundMePro/Classy, Constant Contact, or similar CRM/event platforms.
• Experience producing fundraising walks or peer-to-peer fundraising events.

What We're Looking For

• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Collaborative team player
• Strong communicator
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines
• Passion for serving older adults and supporting those in need.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time, exempt position
• We are open to hiring this position as either:
• Full-Time: 40 hours per week, five days in person in the office during the initial 36 month onboarding period, with potential for 1 day remote work thereafter. Salary range: $70,304$75,000, depending on experience.
• Part-Time: 32 hours per week, four days per week in person, with compensation prorated at 80% of the full-time salary range.

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