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American Chemical Society

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Senior Manager, Events

Posted 21 Oct

What’s this role about? Leads the strategy, planning, and execution of a fundraising event portfolio valued at more than $400,000, managing relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners. Develops revenue and engagement strategies, oversees event logistics and performance, and connects participants with broader organizational opportunities to strengthen long-term impact.

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Remote
$70K – $74K
Full-time
2-5 years exp
Bachelor degree

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About American Chemical Society ACS is a nonprofit membership organization and home to the world’s scientific community, advancing, connecting, and empowering scientists. Founded in 1876, we bring people, ideas, and resources together to fuel discovery, grow careers, and support the determination it takes to move science forward. Through world‑leading publications, conferences, community networks, and education and career resources, ACS helps science — and scientists — make a lasting impact on society.

American Chemical Society

ACS is home to the world’s scientific community — advancing, connecting, and empowering scientists.

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1,001-5,000 employees
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Qualification

Management & LeadershipMarketingSalesSocial ServicesHospitality

Required

  • Builds and manages relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to achieve revenue goals and grow engagement. 40%
  • Leads planning and execution of event fundraising activities, including logistics, budgets, vendor coordination, and experience delivery. 20%
  • Develops and executes strategies to grow revenue, participation, and donor pipeline within assigned portfolio. 15%
  • Aligns event participants and partners to broader organizational engagement opportunities to deepen long-term impact. 10%
  • Monitors performance against goals, adjusting strategies to optimize revenue and return on investment. 10%
  • Coordinates cross-functional partners to ensure successful event delivery and brand alignment. 5%
  • Travel varies depending on the portfolio assignment and event staffing model
  • Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings, events and programs either remotely or in-person depending on the portfolio assignment
  • Some lifting may be needed as part of event set up activities
  • The starting rate is $70,000 to $74,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Preferred

  • Years of experience: 2 years successful experience in fundraising and relationship development
  • Demonstrated success driving revenue through relationship building and volunteer engagement.
  • Strong project management and event execution skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills.
  • Strong customer and donor experience orientation.
  • Ability to analyze performance and adjust strategies to meet goals.
  • Strong knowledge of community and constituent engagement.
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and work through others to achieve outcomes.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Wellness Programs
  • Professional Development Programs

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