We are seeking a dynamic Special Events Manager to provide logistical and operational execution for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation events program. This position is responsible for managing a wide range of projects and initiatives that maximize the Foundation's special events fundraising and community outreach activities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, has an established background in project management and event planning, exceptional customer service skills, an eye for detail, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work closely within a team. This position serves as a key resource, under the direction of the Director of External Relations, to a group that brings a high degree of commitment and creativity to advancing the Foundation's philanthropic mission.

Within the first month you will be getting acquainted with the Foundation's annual calendar of events and portfolio of community partners, meet key stakeholders across the organization, and begin building relationships with outside parties interested in supporting UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.

Within six months you will be managing logistical aspects of foundation-sponsored activities including fundraising, development, donor stewardship, and recognition events. You will draft and produce event and marketing collateral, create event communications plans, develop interdepartmental collaborations, maximize relationships to secure donated goods/services and to enhance the guest event experience, work with the foundation finance team to ensure smooth collection and transfer of financial data including event budget reconciliation, payment of expenses and collections of revenues/receivables, and serve as a point of contact for internal partners, event volunteers and committees.

By the end of the first year, you will have planned and executed several fundraising and cultivation events; developed and implemented processes to streamline and enhance current events; created opportunities to develop new event donors, presenters and volunteers; mastered event software tools and platforms for registration, auctions, and project management; managed and tracked audience data for special event activities; and worked closely with foundation colleagues to advance the foundation's strategic priorities with external target audiences.

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Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

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