Job Title: Manager of Events - MidAtlantic
Organization: Foundation Fighting Blindness
Location: Owings Mills< MD
Salary: Highly competitive
FT Regular
 
Job Description:
FFB is the largest nongovernmental supporter of retinal degeneration
research in the world, dedicated to finding preventions, treatments, and
cures for people affected by inherited retinal diseases. We are seeking a
dynamic, experienced and organized individual to be part of our team. This
position reports directly to the Regional Director, Events and will be
located in our Owings Mills office.
 
Specifically this position will:
 Develop, implement and support 8-10 new and existing annual events
 Plan fundraising, Galas, VISIONWALK (our national signature
walk-a-thon), and other volunteer led events such as wine tastings, and golf
tournaments
 Develop volunteer sponsorships and participation
 Provide day of event support, including evening and weekend events,
and minimal travel
 Negotiate contracts with outside vendors
 Oversee fiscal management of events

The successful candidate will possess:
 Five+ years of paid experience in nonprofit event planning
 Bachelors degree desirable
 Exposure to advertising, publication and promotion development
 Fundraising experience required (walk-a-thon experience desirable)
 A proven track record in special event fundraising and experience
with donor databases are musts
 Ability to lead and motivate volunteers
 Proficient use of MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel and
PowerPoint), desktop publishing and database are required
 Must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills,
technology
 Attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines
 
How to Apply:
Please send resume with cover letter stating salary requirement and overview
of fundraising accomplishments to HR@blindness.org . Please include job
title in the subject line. We offer competitive salary and benefits, and a
terrific team to work with!
 
Organization Web Site: www.fightblindness.org
 
Email replies to: hr@blindness.org