Job Description

Job Summary

The Fundraising Event Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing fundraising and donor engagement events designed to generate revenue, enhance donor relationships, and raise awareness of the organization’s mission. This position is a key member of the Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation’s fundraising team implementing strategies to meet revenue targets while closely managing event expenses.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy for Foundation’s three annual signature events: Good Health Golf Classic, Seton Celebration and Rock the Cradle.

• Manage and direct volunteer committees composed of community leaders who generously give their time and talent to support the organization’s fundraising event efforts.

• Work with contracted consultants and event vendors to ensure financial success of Foundation events.

• Collaborate with Foundation annual giving and major gifts staff to identify event supporters who have capacity and propensity to contribute to the organization’s mission beyond event attendance.

• Implement donor relations/recognition activities.

• Develop donor confidence and relationships through effective gift solicitation, processing and acknowledgement.

• Support the development and implementation of tracking strategies for solicitation efforts and perform analysis of data for results.

• Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement:
  A. Service to the poor – Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life.
  B. Reverence – Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
  C. Integrity – Inspiring trust through personal leadership.
  D. Wisdom – Integrating excellence and stewardship.
  E. Creativity – Courageous Innovation.
  F. Dedication – Affirming hope and joy in our ministry.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certification specializing in Fund Raising preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s
  degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Information

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

How to Apply

Details

• Date Posted: August 19, 2025
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Fundraising / Revenue Development
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Start Date: 09/15/2025
• Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk; M-F, 8am - 5pm; nights and weekends as needed

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