Hobson Associates

Special Events Manager (Non-Profit)

Job Id: 23666
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Non-Profit
Worksite Location: Hartford County, Hybrid
Location: Hartford County, CT 06105
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Are you a fundraising pro who loves creating unforgettable experiences and building meaningful relationships? This is your chance to lead events that directly shape the future of local youth and communities!

Join a well-respected nonprofit with strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They’re financially stable, mission-driven, and looking for a creative events professional to take their fundraising and donor engagement to the next level.

What You’ll Do
As Special Events Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind fundraising and stewardship events that inspire support and engagement. You’ll:
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact events that engage donors, sponsors, and volunteers.
  • Manage auctions, in-kind solicitations, and sponsorship outreach.
  • Collaborate with the Development Team on additional fundraising and stewardship initiatives.
  • Build strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and attendees to cultivate long-term support.
  • Ensure every event is mission-driven, memorable, and leaves a lasting impression.

Who You Are
You’re strategic, creative, and relationship driven. You thrive on bringing people together, juggling multiple priorities, and turning ideas into seamless, mission-focused events. You love stewardship and know how to turn an attendee into a lifelong supporter.

You Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of nonprofit event/fundraising experience
  • Experience managing events from intimate gatherings to 500+ guests
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills
  • Comfort with CRMs and online giving/event platforms (Blackbaud, QGiv, First Giving)

Why You’ll Love It Here
  • Competitive salary + medical/dental
  • Generous PTO & 401(k)
  • Hybrid flexibility
  • A collaborative, creative, mission-driven culture

We’re interviewing now — click ‘APPLY NOW’ and bring your events expertise to a team that makes a difference!
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Jennifer Millea

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