Events and Operations Manager

About the role

The Events and Operations Manager is a core member of the Advancement team at Cincinnati Youth Collaborative. This role leads the planning and execution of fundraising and programmatic events while supporting the operational infrastructure of the Advancement function.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute major fundraising events, handling logistics, venue selection, permitting, ticketing, auctions and volunteer management.
• Administer the organization’s CRM and fundraising platform, maintaining accurate donor and sponsor records, processing contributions and building campaign pages.
• Develop and manage special projects aligned with the strategic plan, creating timelines, coordinating stakeholders and monitoring progress.
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship by conducting research, preparing briefing materials and assisting with meeting logistics.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of experience managing events, projects or initiatives with multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to handle event logistics, CRM administration and donor engagement activities.
• Familiarity with the Greater Cincinnati corporate, nonprofit or philanthropic community is a plus.