Careers

Reports To:  Director of Advancement & External Relationships

Travel:  Up to 10% of time

Status:  Full-time, exempt employee; In-Person 

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.  

Key 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 with employer matching; generous PTO & holidays; professional development 

• Access to gated parking at Arch Grants headquarters  

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.