Manager of Events and Community Engagement

About the role

Ronald McDonald House Atlanta is looking for a Manager of Events and Community Engagement in its Development department, reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships. The role implements fundraising strategies and runs the House's events, community fundraising initiatives and corporate engagement activities, focusing on securing sponsorships, cultivating donors and driving event revenue. It also supports community engagement and corporate volunteer experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Solicit and cultivate event sponsors and donors, develop customized sponsorship packages and manage benefit fulfillment from commitment through post-event stewardship
• Track sponsorship pipeline, commitments and revenue projections in Raiser's Edge NXT and update the Senior Director regularly
• Support planning and execution of fundraising events, including vendor management, timelines, on-site coordination, committee communications and volunteer recruitment
• Manage community fundraising initiatives such as third-party events, peer-to-peer campaigns and cause marketing, and act as main contact for groups wishing to host fundraising events on behalf of the organization
• Coordinate corporate partner volunteer experiences, employee engagement and mission immersion, including programs such as chef-led meals
• Maintain records in Raiser's Edge NXT/Blackbaud, prepare reports, acknowledgment letters and recognition materials, and support the Senior Director and development team with special projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management, marketing, communications or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships or nonprofit development
• Demonstrated ability to solicit sponsorships or gifts and manage donor relationships
• Preferred: prior nonprofit corporate partnerships or development experience, knowledge of corporate social responsibility and marketing, and familiarity with RMHC or McDonald's partnership initiatives

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor management/CRM systems
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and to represent the organization professionally

What we offer

• Medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance, with premiums covered at 100% by the company for employees-only coverage
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually
• 403(b) retirement plan and cell phone reimbursement