Fundraising Events Manager

The Fundraising Events Manager will:

• Implement, coordinate, and manage assigned Race to Cure Sarcoma and other fundraising events to attain and exceed financial goals
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and develop/maintain relationships with corporate partners, community organizations, Health Care Providers, and others in assigned communities
• Oversee and execute all event logistics for assigned races, including preplanning and onsite supervision
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance growth potential and monitor/evaluate event effectiveness

This role creates positive change by advancing the success of fundraising events that support the Sarcoma Foundation of America's mission to find a cure for sarcoma, increasing community engagement and revenue to fund critical research and patient support.

Required qualifications include:

• At least 3-5 years of nonprofit event planning and/or fundraising experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Experience in successful peer-to-peer fundraising events such as walks, runs, and 5k events
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as required for events and flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed

This is a full-time/exempt position. The staff works primarily remotely; however, some staff travel to the office infrequently throughout the month to prepare for events and complete other tasks. Salary information is requested but not provided in the posting.

The Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is an organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoma through funding research, increasing awareness, and providing support to patients and families affected by this rare cancer.