Special Events Manager

Special Events Manager Full-Time | Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga is seeking an experienced Special Events Manager to lead signature fundraising events, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and community engagement. This position is responsible for an annual event portfolio generating $750,000+ in revenue and creating exceptional experiences for donors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute signature fundraising and community events from concept through completion.

Manage event budgets, vendors, contracts, timelines, logistics, staffing, and financial reconciliation. Identify, cultivate, and secure cash and in-kind sponsorships. Build and grow year-round corporate partnerships beyond individual event sponsorships.

Recruit, engage, and lead event committees and volunteers. Partner with MarCom on event promotion, communications, and sponsor recognition. Ensure all sponsor benefits, contracts, invoices, payments, and documentation are completed accurately and on time.

Reconcile events within two weeks and provide post-event results and recommendations. Serve as the primary contact for third-party and community fundraising events. Signature Events Wine Women & Shoes Run4Kids Golf Classic Bug-a-Paluza, Hearts of Gold, Give Back events, and other community fundraisers QualificationsBachelor’s degree preferred. 5+ years of professional event planning and execution experience, including experience with events generating $750,000+.

Proven success securing sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and corporate […]

Full-Time | Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga

Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga is seeking an experienced Special Events Manager to lead signature fundraising events, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and community engagement. This position is responsible for an annual event portfolio generating $750,000+ in revenue and creating exceptional experiences for donors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute signature fundraising and community events from concept through completion.
• Manage event budgets, vendors, contracts, timelines, logistics, staffing, and financial reconciliation.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure cash and in-kind sponsorships.
• Build and grow year-round corporate partnerships beyond individual event sponsorships.
• Recruit, engage, and lead event committees and volunteers.
• Partner with MarCom on event promotion, communications, and sponsor recognition.
• Ensure all sponsor benefits, contracts, invoices, payments, and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Reconcile events within two weeks and provide post-event results and recommendations.
• Serve as the primary contact for third-party and community fundraising events.

Signature Events

• Wine Women & Shoes
• Run4Kids
• Golf Classic
• Bug-a-Paluza, Hearts of Gold, Give Back events, and other community fundraisers

QualificationsBachelor’s degree preferred.

• 5+ years of professional event planning and execution experience, including experience with events generating $750,000+.
• Proven success securing sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and corporate support.
• Strong budgeting, negotiation, project management, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading committees, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga.

What Success Looks Like:The successful candidate will deliver outstanding events that achieve revenue goals, stay within budget, strengthen sponsor and corporate relationships, grow volunteer engagement, and advance the mission of Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga.

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