Advancement Events Manager

LA Promise Fund

Events Manager overseeing event logistics and volunteer management for LA Promise Fund. Collaborating with the Advancement Team on fundraising strategies and executing organizational events.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $73,008 - $76,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong event management capabilities, including logistics coordination, budget management, and volunteer recruitment. Proficient in communication and marketing strategies to enhance engagement and promote events effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event Logistics ManagementVolunteer Recruitment and ManagementBudget ManagementCommunication SkillsFundraising Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningBudget TrackingVendor ManagementProgram DevelopmentDatabase Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to MultitaskProfessional Demeanor

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteSalesforceAdobe

Certifications & Qualifications

Mandated Reporter TrainingLiveScan Criminal Background CheckTB Risk Assessment

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit SectorEvent ManagementCommunity EngagementStakeholder RelationshipsFundraising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee event logistics, manage planning processes, and effectively multitask to ensure the seamless execution of event-related activities
Recruit and manage volunteers, maintain volunteer data, and foster strong internal and external relationships with various stakeholders
Partner with the Advancement Team on fundraising strategies for signature events
Support a range of organizational events, contributing to the successful coordination and execution of events across the organization
Manage volunteer communications and platforms
Collaborate with the Communications team to create marketing materials and social media content to promote volunteer opportunities
Represent LA Promise Fund at local events and community functions to promote engagement
Interface with all staff designated to special events, taking the lead or co-lead role on event planning and execution as assigned
Coordinate all logistics for events, including setup, event flow, staffing, branding, signage, clean up, and creating necessary collateral
Oversee event planning processes, including timelines, task delegation, on-site coordination, and communication with invited guests
Support vendor management including growing relationships, procurement, venue research, and contract negotiations
Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and tracking all expenses
Develop event content, including program, themes, speaker remarks, and visual presentations
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for event venues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in communications, social work, or other related field
Minimum 1-3 years of professional experience, preferably in the non-profit sector and/or with event management
Experience in schools, non-profit organizations and/or direct services
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Exceptional written and oral communication as well as interpersonal skills
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Willingness to learn or knowledge of computer skills including database, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and online communications; Google Suite, Salesforce and Adobe experience a plus
Ability to work in dynamic, demanding, fast-paced environment
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Must clear a LiveScan criminal background check
Must clear a TB Risk Assessment
Must complete Mandated Reporter training
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
Ability to travel and attend meetings, presentations and events outside the office, which may require occasional use of a motor vehicle for transportation to other location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities