Arch Grants
Development & Events Manager
Role Overview
The Development & Events Manager plays a central role in executing Arch Grants’ fundraising strategy. This position leads the planning and execution of internal and external donor-facing events, ensures exceptional guest experiences, and supports year-round revenue growth through sponsorship management, donor cultivation, and committee coordination.
This is a revenue-driving role that blends strategic campaign execution, donor engagement, and operational excellence. The Development & Events Manager serves as the primary owner of event execution while partnering closely with the Director of Impact & Partnerships.
Primary Responsibilities
Event-Based Fundraising Strategy
Develop and manage a year-round calendar of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events. Our goal is to execute one per month.
Partner with development staff to strategically identify, engage, and move donors through the cultivation cycle.
Partner with development staff to ensure event guests are tracked, qualified, and followed for ongoing giving.
Manage donor opportunities at program events: Finalist Pitch Day, Innovation Summit, Founder Summit
Gala Management
Support Leadership Team in the execution of Arch Grants annual gala including timelines, sponsorship, volunteer recruitment and management.
Partner with Director of Impact and Partnerships to manage Host Committee, Gala Chairs and meetings and communication.
Mid-Level Donor Portfolio Management
Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors ($1,000–$15,000 range)
Develop and execute personalized cultivation and renewal strategies
Identify and advance upgrade opportunities
Conduct outreach meetings (when appropriate) and stewardship touchpoints
Support pipeline development for major gifts
Collaboration & Reporting
Partner with the Donor Relations Manager to ensure accurate revenue tracking, acknowledgment coordination, and reporting
Contribute to weekly revenue updates and campaign dashboards
Identify opportunities to improve event revenue, donor experience, and engagement strategy
Qualifications
Two to three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising with a strong emphasis on special events and galas
Demonstrated success securing sponsorships, making solicitations, and closing gifts
Experience managing host committees, volunteers, and board engagement in fundraising events
Understanding of how events support donor cultivation and long-term fundraising
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with donors and volunteers
Ability to be both strategic and detail-oriented
Comfortable working evenings and weekends as event schedules require
Work Environment & Benefits
Full-time, in-person role at Arch Grants headquarters (St. Louis, MO)
Occasional evening/weekend availability for events
Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs (e.g., room setup, event supplies)
Benefits: Health, dental, vision; retirement plan; generous PTO & holidays; professional development
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter in PDF format to hiring@archgrants.org.
Arch Grants is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit, competence, and organizational needs, and do not discriminate on any status protected by law.
