Development Events Manager

ABOUT ONE HUNDRED MILES

One Hundred Miles (OHM) is dedicated to protecting andpreserving Georgia's 100-mile coast through advocacy, education,and citizen engagement. We make progress toward our mission becausewe are inclusive of all friends and residents of Georgia's coast.We emphasize collaboration with conventional and unconventionalconservation allies and celebrate our coast and the stories of thepeople working to protect it. OHM is a trusted resource andconservation leader across our coast and throughout thecountry.

ABOUT THE POSITION

One Hundred Miles (OHM) is seeking an enthusiastic and highlyskilled individual to join our team as the Development EventsManager. 

The Development Events Manager will generate revenue and developaudiences for One Hundred Miles (OHM) through special events. Thisposition will create and manage a new fundraising event to behosted in coastal Georgia. The Development Events Manager will alsomanage and coordinate OHM’s Salt Marsh Table dinner series as wellas cultivation and stewardship events in markets across coastalGeorgia and the state. These events will connect current andprospective supporters with our work and promote OHM’s membership,advocacy, and education opportunities.

Additionally, the Development Events Manager will developpartnerships and support from businesses across coastal Georgia.This includes securing sponsorships for OHM events and programs,developing retail partnerships, and securing in-kind support.

The Development Events Manager will serve on the Developmentteam and work closely with the VP of Philanthropy and DevelopmentCoordinator.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Develop and manage all aspects of a new fundraising event thatgenerates new funding and growth, supports OHM branding, and tapsinto new audiences.
• Coordinate Salt Marsh Table dinner series.
• Plan and organize monthly events that steward and cultivaterelationships with various OHM audiences: major donors, members,and new donor prospects. These events (e.g., birding, kayaking,open houses, coffees, cocktail parties, dinners, etc.) willcontribute to increasing overall annual support.
• Help create and organize a signature cultivation event forOHM’s Spartina Society.
• Organize and manage all logistics for events, including projectplans.
• Work directly with third-party contractors/vendors (venue,caterer, printer, etc.)
• Develop marketing and communications for events (invitations,social media, letters, email, website).
• Maintain a calendar of all event activities and deadlines.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to support events and to serve asevent hosts or on committees.
• Create and manage revenue/expense budgets for specialevents.
• Conduct networking and outreach in support of specialevents.
• Generate timely and accurate reports, including regular donorreports that track trends and growth in connection with developmentgoals.
• Respond to inquiries from the public about events, includingassisting with media requests.
• Secure sponsorship for OHM’s signature events: Choosing to LeadConference, Salt Marsh Table, and other events.
• Grow and coordinate business giving opportunities via in-kindsupport, % sales, members nights, and similar initiatives.
• Participate in Development meetings and strategy.
• Participate in OHM staff meetings and strategy.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of event, development, nonprofit, or relatedexperience
• Knowledge of fundraising and special event processes
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with database systems (Salesforce considered aplus)
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel,Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to collaborate and be a team player
• Superior attention to detail
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer service skills
• Ability to travel regularly (30% to 40% of the time)
• Knowledge of the Georgia coast and/or environmental sector

HOW TO APPLY

This full-time position is based along Georgia’s coast, with theflexibility to work out of OHM’s Brunswick or Savannah office. Thisposition requires frequent travel for fundraising events andwork-related activities. The ideal candidate must appreciate theuniqueness of Georgia's coastal environment, communities, andcultures.

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter(one combined PDF file is preferred) describing theirqualifications and interest in the position to HR@onehundredmiles.org. Pleaseinclude “Development Events Manager” in the email subject line.Submissions must have a cover letter to be considered. Due tothe volume of applicants, only those who best match the position'sneeds will be contacted.

At One Hundred Miles, we value our employees and makesignificant investments in their compensation and benefits. OHMoffers a competitive salary based on experience and the currentmarket within and outside the nonprofit arena. These generousbenefits reflect the value we place on the well-being of ouremployees and their families.

One Hundred Miles offers a competitive salary based onexperience and a comprehensive benefits package. One Hundred Milesis an equal-opportunity employer.