Fundraising Events Manager (Part-Time)

Hours: 20.0 hours/week

The Fundraising Events Manager will plan, organize, manage and facilitate the execution of
fundraising activities and signature events. The Manager will report to the Director of
Development.

Duties + Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Development with achieving annual fundraising goals with a focus on

• Support in developing, planning and the execution of annual fundraising activities and

• Work closely with event chairs and colleagues to develop and execute fundraising events.

• Work to keep events on schedule, within stated budgets and functioning smoothly.

• Facilitate event design needs with marketing team.

• Use technology and other resources (including Blackbaud Altru CRM) to access the donor

• Assist Marketing and Communications staff to create streamlined fundraising event

• Collect content from fundraising events and activities for social media, newsletters and

• Will coordinate with the Stewardship Director who oversees major public programming and

• Be flexible with work duties, assignments, and changing organizational priorities.
  

Education + Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

• At least 2-3 years of experience in fundraising event planning and development for a

• Proven and successful track record in supporting fundraising programs.

• Superior time management and organizational skills, with proven ability to meet timelines.

• Ability to interface with individuals at every level and department within the organization.

• Creative problem-solver, with the ability to adapt quickly to prioritize, plan for, and manage

• Strong work ethic, excellent judgment, and discretion.

• Fluency in Microsoft Office.

• CRM experience is essential.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends for fundraising events.

• Ability to take initiative and remain self-motivated while also being a member of a larger

• Must be able to communicate PFF’s mission with a strong sensitivity and adherence

• PFF is a collaborative environment, and the Manager will be someone who has a team-

Additional Information
This is a part-time, hourly position based in Oyster Bay, New York. The position is to be fully
performed onsite at Planting Fields. The hourly pay range is $28.00 to $30.00 an hour.

Planting Fields Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and
inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on
race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information,
pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This
policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and
apprenticeship. Planting Fields Foundation makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications,
merit, and business needs at the time.

To apply, send a resume and letter of interest (all in PDF format) to hr@plantingfields.org

About Planting Fields

Planting Fields Foundation strives to preserve and make relevant to all audiences the heritage of
Planting Fields, an early 20th century 409-acre estate, designed as an integrated composition of
the built and natural world. Founded in 1952 by William R. Coe, the Foundation is a not-for-
profit public educational foundation chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and tax
exempt under the status for a 501C3 organization. Located in Oyster Bay, New York and
originally landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers of Brookline, Massachusetts, the Arboretum
grounds feature 409 acres of greenhouses, rolling lawns, formal gardens, woodland paths and
outstanding plant collections. The original historic estate buildings remain intact including Coe
Hall, a 65-room Tudor Revival mansion designed by Walker & Gillette. The interior of the house
is a showcase of artistry and craftsmanship and features a distinctly American aesthetic through

original ironwork commissions by Samuel Yellin and murals painted by artists Robert Winthrop
Chanler and Everett Shinn. Planting Fields is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
Learn more at www.plantingfields.org



DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to describe the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications
required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Other duties may be added, or this job
description amended at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform the principal duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the principal duties of the job, except
where to do so would cause undue hardship on the mission and operations of Planting Fields.

Employment at Planting Fields is at-will, which means that either the employee or Planting
Fields can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without
cause or notice. Nothing in this Job Description should be construed to diminish the at-will
employment relationship in any manner.