Fundraising Events Manager - Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri
Girl Scouts Of NE Kansas & NW Missouri Overview Girl Scouts is the largest leadership organization for girls in the world. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Through activities in STEAM, Entrepreneurship, Outdoors, and Civic Engagement, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship, while fostering development of leadership skills and self-esteem. Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA and supports approximately 13,000 girl members and 5,000 adult volunteers in its 47-county jurisdiction surrounding the Greater Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Topeka areas.
For more information, visit www.gsksmo.org.
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Job Summary
The Fundraising Events Manager is responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic fundraising, and detailed execution of fund development events for Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri.
The Fundraising Events
Manager will evaluate current event strategies, develop innovative fundraising concepts, and manage the full lifecycle of events from concept through post-event stewardship and evaluation. Working closely with the Director of Development and cross-functional teams, this position will design and execute a portfolio of signature, mid-tier, and smaller fundraising events that collectively contribute significant philanthropic revenue for the organization. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and highly organized executor who brings creativity, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to develop and manage revenue-generating fundraising events.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Event Strategy & Development
• Develop and implement a strategic portfolio of fundraising events that support annual revenue goals and long-term donor engagement, including signature events, mid-tier events, and smaller donor engagement opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to integrate fundraising into existing Girl Scout programs and community initiatives.
• Collaborate with Development leadership to establish event fundraising goals, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising events through post-event analysis, including financial performance, attendee engagement, sponsor satisfaction, and recommendations for improvement or evolution.
Event Fundraising & Revenue Generation
• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies for events including sponsorship packages, ticket and table sales, and in-event fundraising opportunities.
• Partner with the Fund Development team to identify prospects and expand participation from new and existing donors and sponsors.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsors and individual donors to support fundraising events.
• Manage sponsor benefits, recognition, and stewardship to ensure strong relationships and retention.
• Leverage fundraising events to identify and cultivate new donors and strengthen relationships with existing supporters.
• Track event revenue performance and maintain accurate records of sponsorships, donations, and event participation in the CRM system.
Event Planning & Execution
• Manage the full lifecycle of fundraising events including planning, logistics, vendor management, and on-site coordination.
• Develop event budgets and financial projections and monitor performance against revenue and expense goals.
• Create detailed project plans and timelines to ensure seamless event execution.
• Coordinate venue logistics, catering, audio/visual needs, décor, registration, volunteer support, and other operational components.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on event promotion, messaging, invitations, and communication strategies.
• Lead day-of-event operations and ensure a high-quality experience for sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees.
Donor Engagement & Stewardship Events
• In collaboration with the Development team, identify, plan and execute smaller-scale donor engagement events such as receptions and lunches.
• Support the integration of mission moments and storytelling into events to highlight the impact of Girl Scouts programs.
• Ensure thoughtful follow-up and stewardship activities following events.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Team Contribution
• Collaborate with Development, Marketing, Finance, and Mission Delivery teams to align event strategy with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate with program staff to highlight Girl Scout expe
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Through activities in STEAM, Entrepreneurship, Outdoors, and Civic Engagement, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship, while fostering development of leadership skills and self-esteem. Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA and supports approximately 13,000 girl members and 5,000 adult volunteers in its 47-county jurisdiction surrounding the Greater Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Topeka areas.
For more information, visit www.gsksmo.org.
______________________________________________________________________
Job Summary
The Fundraising Events Manager is responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic fundraising, and detailed execution of fund development events for Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri.
The Fundraising Events
Manager will evaluate current event strategies, develop innovative fundraising concepts, and manage the full lifecycle of events from concept through post-event stewardship and evaluation. Working closely with the Director of Development and cross-functional teams, this position will design and execute a portfolio of signature, mid-tier, and smaller fundraising events that collectively contribute significant philanthropic revenue for the organization. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and highly organized executor who brings creativity, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to develop and manage revenue-generating fundraising events.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Event Strategy & Development
• Develop and implement a strategic portfolio of fundraising events that support annual revenue goals and long-term donor engagement, including signature events, mid-tier events, and smaller donor engagement opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to integrate fundraising into existing Girl Scout programs and community initiatives.
• Collaborate with Development leadership to establish event fundraising goals, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising events through post-event analysis, including financial performance, attendee engagement, sponsor satisfaction, and recommendations for improvement or evolution.
Event Fundraising & Revenue Generation
• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies for events including sponsorship packages, ticket and table sales, and in-event fundraising opportunities.
• Partner with the Fund Development team to identify prospects and expand participation from new and existing donors and sponsors.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsors and individual donors to support fundraising events.
• Manage sponsor benefits, recognition, and stewardship to ensure strong relationships and retention.
• Leverage fundraising events to identify and cultivate new donors and strengthen relationships with existing supporters.
• Track event revenue performance and maintain accurate records of sponsorships, donations, and event participation in the CRM system.
Event Planning & Execution
• Manage the full lifecycle of fundraising events including planning, logistics, vendor management, and on-site coordination.
• Develop event budgets and financial projections and monitor performance against revenue and expense goals.
• Create detailed project plans and timelines to ensure seamless event execution.
• Coordinate venue logistics, catering, audio/visual needs, décor, registration, volunteer support, and other operational components.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on event promotion, messaging, invitations, and communication strategies.
• Lead day-of-event operations and ensure a high-quality experience for sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees.
Donor Engagement & Stewardship Events
• In collaboration with the Development team, identify, plan and execute smaller-scale donor engagement events such as receptions and lunches.
• Support the integration of mission moments and storytelling into events to highlight the impact of Girl Scouts programs.
• Ensure thoughtful follow-up and stewardship activities following events.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Team Contribution
• Collaborate with Development, Marketing, Finance, and Mission Delivery teams to align event strategy with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate with program staff to highlight Girl Scout expe
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