Position Summary: Dynamic opportunity to change lives! ?Join our team and become part of a 70-year-old tradition in the Valley! ?We witness the mission of the organization in action every single day. This position is responsible for planning and executing events in support of fundraising, recruitment, and program goals and will work to actively grow BBBSAZ’s revenue through in-kind solicitation and third-party events.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for all organizational events, including planning, logistics, vendor coordination, timelines, and execution to ensure successful outcomes aligned with fundraising, engagement, and recruitment goals. 

• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with corporate partners, sponsors, major donors, community stakeholders, and third-party event partners to expand organizational reach and create sustainable revenue opportunities. 

• Secure sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and partnership opportunities through outreach, networking, referrals, and relationship-building efforts while maximizing event profitability. 

• Create, manage, and monitor event budgets; negotiate vendor contracts; oversee in-kind donation processes; and ensure financial goals, cost efficiencies, and accounting standards are consistently maintained. 

• Supervise, coach, and mentor the Development Manager including ensuring CRM (Salesforce) documentation and reporting 

• Partner with the Marketing Director to develop communication plans, promotional strategies, and event messaging while managing event websites, fundraising platforms, registration systems, and ticketing tools. 

• Recruit and manage event-based volunteer groups, coordinate vendor relationships, and ensure all operational details are effectively executed to deliver a high-quality attendee and partner experience. 

• Research, develop, and pursue new third-party event opportunities, partnerships, and community collaborations, resenting BBBSAZ in community and networking activities to increase visibility and engagement. 

• All other duties as assigned 

Qualifications and Skills 

• Strong experience in event management, fundraising, partnership development, sponsorship cultivation, or related nonprofit/business development fields. 

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with corporate partners, donors, vendors, and community stakeholders. 

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to supervise, coach, and motivate team members. 

• Strong project management, budgeting, negotiation, and organizational skills. 

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Salesforce experience preferred, or demonstrated ability to quickly become proficient. 

Education: (Minimum & preferred educational requirements necessary to perform this job successfully): 

Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in volunteer management, event management, public relations, non-profit management, or in a related field from an Accredited University.