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We develop, manage, and advocate for high-quality, affordable housing and services that support aging in community, helping older adults and their families enjoy stability, dignity, and peace of mind. Our mission is to ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive environment.\nPosition summary\n2Life Communities seeks a passionate, detail-oriented, and experienced Senior Events Manager to lead and execute a diverse portfolio of high-end donor-focused events.\nThis role is critical in translating 2Life’s mission into impactful experiences that strengthen engagement, build key relationships, and elevate the organization’s visibility with donors, policymakers, community leaders, residents, and board members. The Senior Events Manager will leverage strong leadership and project management skills to ensure all events from research and planning through on-site management and reporting are well-orchestrated, fiscally responsible, and deeply aligned with 2Life's mission.\nCollaborating with stakeholders across 2Life, from invitation creation to post-event analysis, the Senior Events Manager plays a key role in helping 2Life share its story and develop meaningful engagement with donors, policymakers, community leaders, residents, and board members.\nWe are looking for someone passionate about hosting and running events. They must be detail-oriented and exemplify strong leadership skills.\nEssential job functions\nEvent Strategy and Program Management\nDevelop and implement 2Life’s annual event calendar in collaboration with the fundraising, marketing, advocacy, and real estate departments to ensure strategic goal alignment.\n\nManage a diverse portfolio of small to midsize (up to ~500 attendees) high-end donor events, including the annual fundraising gala, ground-breakings, ribbon-cuttings, donor gatherings, and tours.\n\nConduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of industry best practices to introduce innovative ideas that maximize engagement and participant value.\n\nServe as an internal expert for colleagues, proposing new events, including conducting cost-benefit analyses, defining desired goals, and brainstorming best practices.\n\nEvent Execution and Stakeholder Collaboration\nExecute all operational aspects of event planning, including site selection, content and program management, collateral design/printing, audio/visual production, registration, logistics, and post-event evaluation.\n\nOversee vendor management for caterers, event planners, and designers to ensure seamless service delivery.\n\nCollaborate with stakeholders across 2Life (including fundraising, marketing, advocacy, real estate, site staff, and executive teams) to ensure consistent brand messaging and coordination across all events.\n\nDrive internal communications and stakeholder engagement to ensure broad awareness of upcoming events, volunteer needs, expected outcomes, and event success metrics.\n\nAdministration and Reporting\nManage the event budget, procurement, and invoice/expense tracking and reconciliation to ensure optimal resource allocation and fiscal responsibility.\n\nTrack event metrics, attendance, and feedback to evaluate performance and inform future strategy.\n\nMaintain accurate event records, including guest lists, sponsorship commitments, and post-event reports, primarily utilizing 2Life’s Salesforce database.\n\nPerform other responsibilities as assigned.\nPreparation, knowledge, skills, and abilities\n5-7+ years of high-end event management experience, preferably in a nonprofit fundraising environment.\n\nDemonstrated experience executing a variety of events across wide-ranging goals, audiences, and stakeholders.\n\nExperience with donor databases and event management software (Salesforce and GiveSmart preferred).\n\nExceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills.\n\nProven ability to navigate working relationships across multiple teams with diverse goals.\n\nAbility to thrive in a passionate, fast-paced environment, with the confidence to engage at all levels of the organization.\n\nProven track record in participating in cross-team program management and close attention to detail.\n\nAutonomous and flexible work style, capable of managing moving targets and making independent decisions when necessary in a highly collaborative environment.\n\nBeyond the Paycheck: Why You’ll Love Working Here:\nWe don’t just offer a job; we invest in your entire life. Our \"Total Rewards\" package adds an extra 27% to 30%+ in value on top of your base salary.\nComprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.\n Future-Proofing: 401(k) retirement planning and employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance (Short & Long Term).\nRest & Recharge: Generous paid vacation, official holidays, plus 2 floating holidays to use whenever you need a break.\nFamily-Friendly: Inclusion for your \"+1\" and dependents, plus Pet Insurance for your furry family members.\nThe above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this job. 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