Overview
Donor Relations and Special Events Manager Jobs in Bonita Springs, FL at CENTER FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS DBA Arts Bonita
Full Job Description
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Position Overview
A dynamic, community-focused arts nonprofit in Southwest Florida is seeking a talented and relationship-driven
Donor Relations and Special Events Manager
to join its growing team. This position offers
significant potential for professional growth and advancement
within an organization that is expanding its impact, programming, and visibility across the region.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic communicator with a passion for building relationships, elevating donor experiences, and creating engaging events. This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen a development program in an organization that values innovation, inclusion, and leadership from within.
Core Responsibilities
Donor Relations
Develop and implement strategies for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors at all levels.
Create personalized donor communications and ensure timely acknowledgments and recognition.
Maintain accurate donor records and tracking in CRM software.
Partner with leadership on donor cultivation plans and sponsorship development.
Special Events
Plan and manage fundraising and donor cultivation events, including an annual signature benefit and other key community gatherings.
Oversee event logistics, vendor management, timelines, budgets, and post-event follow-up.
Support event marketing efforts in collaboration with the communications staff.
Recruit and manage volunteers or event committees as needed.
Membership Support
Manage day-to-day aspects of a growing membership program, including renewals, upgrades, and communications.
Coordinate member benefit fulfillment and member-exclusive programs.
Analyze and report on membership data and engagement trends.
Community Involvement
Serve as a public-facing representative at community events and cultural programs.
Build relationships with local organizations, businesses, and civic leaders to strengthen outreach efforts.
Help develop programming or experiences that deepen participation and reflect community interests.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, arts administration, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, event planning, or audience development.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems.
Passion for the arts and a commitment to inclusive community engagement.
Preferred
Experience working in arts, culture, or education-focused nonprofit settings.
Fluency in donor stewardship best practices and fundraising event strategy.
Knowledge of the Southwest Florida philanthropic and cultural landscape is a plus.
Title: Donor Relations and Special Events Manager
Company: CENTER FOR THE ARTS BONITA SPRINGS DBA Arts Bonita
Location: Bonita Springs, FL
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