Events Manager (Fundraising)

Job Description

Job Description

An Events Manager at Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is the person who brings our events to life. You
manage the full portfolio of fundraising events, from signature galas to branded pop-ups and cause marketing
activations. You're helping build the sponsorship relationships that fund them, managing every vendor and
permit that makes them possible, and making sure every detail comes together so that everything goes off
without a hitch. If you're the kind of person who thrives on managing dozens of moving parts at once, who finds
genuine pleasure in watching a well-planned event come together, and who believes that great events can
change how a community supports its most vulnerable animals, this might be the most rewarding role you've
ever had.

This is a full-time (40 hrs) salaried position with a Tuesday through Saturday schedule. You'll report directly to
the Chief Development Officer. Your weeks will be spent planning, coordinating, and executing events across
PBHSN's calendar, including signature events like Run for Paws, Pet Lover's Gala, Bow Wow Brunch, and Paws by
the Bay, along with a growing roster of community fundraising activations. Some flexibility for occasional Sundays is expected around event weekends.

• $50,000 annually
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plan available, matching funds after 1 year
• Significant discounts on veterinary service
  

ABOUT YOU

• First and foremost, you're a hard worker. You're diligent. You see things through. You care about doing
  the job, and ensuring that the job is done right. You are driven by success.
• Teamwork makes the dream work. You’re a collaborator. You genuinely enjoy connecting with others.
• You remember names, you follow up, you make people feel valued. Building relationships comes
  naturally to you, and you understand that trust is built through follow-through and consistency, not just
  charm.
• You're incredibly organized. You're the person who has a system for everything. You keep lists, you
  track deadlines, you love spreadsheets, Post-it notes are different colors for a reason, and you love it.
  You don't just manage chaos, you prevent it.
• You don't rattle easily. When things get hectic or plans change at the last minute, you get steady. You're
  a problem-solver by instinct, not a worrier. People around you feel calmer because you project
  confidence, even when you're figuring it out in real time.
• You love animals. This probably goes without saying, but we're an animal shelter. You should like dogs
  and cats. We all do! But it's more than that, this work is about the feeling of fulfillment that comes from
  helping drive our mission to save lives forward. You are ‘called’ to mission-based work, because the
  world around you can be better, and you want to be part of the solution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PBHSN’s Events Manager is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of every fundraising event on PBHSN's
calendar: strategy, sponsorship, logistics, volunteer coordination, day-of execution, and post-event reporting.
You'll work closely with the Development team, Communications, Animal Care, and Volunteers, and serve as the
primary liaison to PBHSN's external event production partner on major events.

MAJOR EVENTS & SIGNATURE PROGRAMS 
You'll lead full-lifecycle planning and execution of PBHSN's signature fundraising events, including Run for Paws,
Pet Lover's Gala, Bow Wow Brunch, and Paws by the Bay, at the direction of the Chief Development Officer. You
own each event from initial concept and budget through post-event close-out. This includes:

• Developing and managing detailed project plans, timelines, and task checklists; coordinating all logistics
  including venue contracting, vendor management, permitting and licensing, catering, entertainment,
  AV, decor, and signage
• Serving as the primary internal liaison to PBHSN's external event production partner; maintaining clear
  communication, shared timelines, and aligned decision-making throughout each event
• Leading and directing volunteers at events in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator; managing
  the full day-of experience from setup through breakdown
• Building and managing PBHSN's peer-to-peer fundraising program for applicable events; recruiting and
  stewarding P2P participants and team captains; tracking performance metrics to refine strategy year-
  over-year

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENTS & ACTIVATIONS

You'll plan and execute a growing calendar of smaller community-facing fundraising events, including cause
marketing activations, branded pop-ups with community partners, donor cultivation gatherings, and animal-
friendly fundraising events throughout Collier County. This includes:

• Identifying, evaluating, and recommending new community event opportunities; presenting proposals
  with projected revenue and resource needs to the CDO for approval
• Managing all logistics for community events with the same rigor as major events at appropriate scale;
  coordinating with the Volunteer Coordinator for event support staffing
• Developing and maintaining PBHSNs master event calendar; ensuring strategic spacing, adequate preparation time, and identifying gaps where new activations could increase visibility or generate
  incremental revenue

SPONSORSHIP & CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

You'll build and maintain the sponsorship and corporate partnership pipeline that funds PBHSN's event portfolio,
at the direction of the Chief Development Officer. You're the person who turns community connections into
revenue-generating partnerships. This includes:

• Researching, identifying, and cultivating corporate and community sponsors; creating compelling,
  customized sponsorship proposals; building and managing tiered sponsorship packages across all major
  events
• Ensuring all sponsor commitments are fulfilled accurately and completely; tracking deliverables across
  every event and proactively communicating status to partners
• Developing cause marketing opportunities with local businesses, including restaurant fundraiser nights, corporate giveback days, and co-branded activations; managing ongoing relationships with recurring business sponsors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated track record of planning and executing events that meet or exceed revenue and attendance goals.
• Experience cultivating and closing corporate sponsorships or community partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to and building relationships with sponsors, community partners, and organizational stakeholders.
• Experience managing event budgets, vendor contracts, and logistics from initial planning through post-event close-out.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools; comfortable learning new platforms and event management systems.
• Preferred but not required: 
  • Experience in animal welfare, humane societies, or nonprofit development
  • Experience developing or managing a peer-to-peer fundraising program 
  • Familiarity with donor CRM systems and event management or fundraising platforms 
  • Experience with cause marketing programs, third-party event coordination, or corporate partnership development.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Must be able to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with flexibility for events as scheduled, including
  occasional Sundays.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Comfortable working around animals including dogs and cats of all sizes.  
• Occasional moderate physical labor including lifting up to 50 pounds, extended periods of standing, and outdoor work in various weather conditions.

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