Engagement Manager

The Engagement Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring strong donor engagement and often will be the first point of introduction for a donor getting to know the Federation. This position will be a strategic leader who creates donor event experiences and opportunities to thank and celebrate donors at all levels.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and execute all annual development events (from 10 100+ guests) including donor appreciation events, annual luncheon, and specialty events for our giving societies.
• Develop and manage sponsorship giving structure and solicitation for programs and events in collaboration with the Director of Engagement.
• Manage Federation’s portfolio of Lions of Judah and Pomegranate Societies’ events, including stewarding committees and chairs, updating pin process yearly, and liaising with our societies in advance of biannual conference.
• Collaborate with staff and, where applicable, with event volunteer leaders on coordinating events.
• Plan major events throughout the course of the year in conjunction with volunteer leaders or additional lead staff.
• Set event goals and strategy with collaboration with the Director of Engagement.
• Create and track event budget estimates and ensure adherence to these budgets.
• Review, negotiate, and approve vendor pricing proposals, contracts, and invoices.
• Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
• Serve as event lead with vendors on eventrelated matters.
• Work closely with the other departments to ensure a smooth engagement process for our stakeholders and community members from initial outreach through postevent follow up.
• Coordinate staff roles, event job descriptions, and trainings per event.
• Provide onsite, dayof event management.
• Complete followup on all events including final contract resolutions, payments, and so forth.
• Work to enhance onsite Federation branding across events with the assistance of our marketing department.
• Measure event results and analytics to drive future events.
• Learn and adapt to evolving systems as the organization grows and shifts — comfort with change is a must, not a nicetohave.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the following areas:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant or related field
• 25 years of event experience or work in related activities
• Commitment to strong staff culture and team values
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Exceptional research abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with a wide variety of staff and personalities.
• Outstanding negotiation skills

JFSM is committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates the diverse voices of our employees, donors, volunteers, and community members. We pride ourselves on our positive and growth-oriented work culture and provide excellent staff benefits and professional development opportunities.

About THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SARASOTA-MANATEE INC

At JFSM, we strive to strengthen Jewish life and identity in our community, provide for Jewish people in need, and promote support for Israel. We seek to build a safe and secure Jewish community and counter antisemitism through education. We honor our traditions, yet are unrelenting in our pursuit of progress. We welcome you to engage in our work and support your community by joining us. Together, we have the power to ensure that our community will continue to grow and thrive for years to come!