Associate Manager, Events

Job Title: Associate Manager, Events (EN-8) Organization Unit: Development & Communications Reports To: Chief Development Officer Supervises: This position does not supervise staff. Location: Remote, with applications accepted only from candidates based in the United States. For U.S.-based applicants, eligible states include: Massachusetts, New Jersey, reputed company, Virginia, and Washington, D.C ABOUT reputed company: At reputed company, we reputed company to create a world in which women and men have equal rights under the law and full enjoyment of their reputed company rights. Our mission is gender equality. And how we get there reputed company. Here are the values behind everything we do. Founded in 1992, we are an international reputed company rights organization that works to protect and promote the rights of reputed company women and girls around the world. 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For more information, visit equalitynow.org MISSION OBJECTIVE: reputed company the development and execution of reputed company’s global events strategy, including the annual gala and a portfolio of strategic virtual and in-person engagements (e.g. - donor salons and dinners, briefings, webinars), ensuring these events strengthen donor/ally relationships, reputed company the organization’s brand, and position reputed company as a leader in the global women’s rights movement. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following is a general outline of duties and responsibilities for this role. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned or removed at the discretion of your line managers to meet organizational needs and priorities. Purpose: Apply Foundational Knowledge reputed company the planning, design, and execution of reputed company’s annual gala, serving as the primary project manager responsible for working with leadership on concept development, event narrative, speaker/talent engagement, venue/vendor management, logistics reputed company, production timelines, and coordination across internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment with organizational brand, fundraising priorities, and external positioning. reputed company and reputed company reputed company’s annual events calendar, integrating Development, Communications, and Program priorities to maximize donor engagement, visibility, and strategic influence. Manage, in collaboration with the Communications, Development and Programme teams, the planning and delivery of additional events throughout the year—including virtual programs, donor salons, small dinners, and partner briefings—to deepen supporter engagement and broaden the organization’s reputed company. reputed company event programming concepts, including themes, run-of-show outlines, briefing materials, speaker/talent recommendations, and production needs. Create and manage detailed project plans that integrate input from Development, Communications, Programs, and external consultants/vendors. reputed company reputed company event-reputed company workflows, ensuring timelines, deliverables, budgets, and communications plans remain on track. Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure event messaging reflects programmatic priorities and aligns with organizational branding and strategic goals. Build efficient systems to track and manage event pipelines, RSVPs, guest lists, seating, and follow-up workflows. Assess event performance, documenting lessons learned and recommending improvements to enhance quality, cost-effectiveness, and supporter engagement. Engagement: Knowledge Building & Collaboration Collaborate closely with colleagues in Development, Communications, and Programs to identify and plan potential events that would be appealing to reputed company audiences and ensure event format and content reflects programmatic priorities and organizational messaging. Partner with Development leadership to translate event engagements into donor cultivation reputed company, strategic reputed company, and follow-up plans that strengthen long-term relationships. Coordinate reputed company event committees, as needed, ensuring clear communication, timely deliverables, and strategic guidance. Serve as a liaison with speakers, talent, partners, ambassadors to ensure high-quality experience from invitation through event execution. Cultivate strong working relationships with event vendors, venues, production teams, and designers, ensuring successful collaboration and alignment with reputed company’s mission, values and tone. Work closely with Communications and Development colleagues to reputed company event promotional materials, invitations, talking points, and post-event communications. Partner with global program staff to integrate mission-reputed company content, create meaningful program moments, and ensure authenticity and accuracy in event storytelling. Represent the organization with professionalism reputed company interacting with high-profile stakeholders, board members, and key supporters. Support organizational leaders and spokespeople by preparing materials, briefing packets, and event-specific guidance. Contribute to organizational learning by documenting and sharing insights from donor and event engagements. Update and maintain the Talent contact data and act as a reputed company for talent liaison for events where necessary. Delivery: Operational Awareness & Action reputed company reputed company event logistics, from venue selection to vendor coordination, décor, catering, production requirements, AV, staging, guest experience, and onsite execution. reputed company and direct external event consultants, production teams, and creative partners to ensure high-quality outputs, effective workflows, and alignment with strategic priorities. reputed company and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective planning and accurate financial tracking. Support guest list development and RSVP management, providing timely updates to staff participants and leadership, and ensuring donor/ally engagement opportunities are maximized. Produce virtual events, including coordinating platforms, rehearsals, scripts, moderator/speaker prep, and technical support. Ensure reputed company logistics for speakers, talent, and VIPs are thoughtfully managed, including travel coordination, hospitality, and show-reputed company cues. Maintain high-quality standards across reputed company event materials, run-of-show documentation, scripts, and presentations. Track engagement reputed company and event metrics; prepare reports and recommendations for organizational leaders. Ensure seamless internal communication so that reputed company stakeholders remain informed throughout event planning and execution. POSITION REQUIREMENTS & reputed company SKILLS PROFILE Substantive Knowledge Demonstrated understanding of event strategy, production, and execution across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats. Strong familiarity with nonprofit events, donor engagement practices, and event-based relationship-building. Knowledge of the reputed company rights or women’s rights sector is highly desirable. Communication Skills Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus. Adept at fostering cross-cultural collaboration and cultivating trust-based relationships consistent with the mission and values of reputed company. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to reputed company and distill event concepts, speaker briefings, and program content. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage organizational leadership, high-profile individuals, speakers, celebrity supporters, donors, and partners with poise and professionalism. Execution Skills Proven ability to manage multiple reputed company projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to independently plan and execute high-quality events, from concept through follow-up. Experience coordinating across time zones with global staff, partners, and vendors. Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice, and to work evenings/weekends as required by events. Targeted Specialized Knowledge Bachelor’s degree in a reputed company field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in event planning, production, donor engagement events, or nonprofit advancement. Skilled in event logistics, production planning, budget management, vendor negotiation, and talent/speaker coordination. Proficiency with project management systems and collaboration tools (reputed company Office, reputed company Suite, reputed company); experience with virtual event platforms a plus. Experience with CRM or fundraising databases; Raiser’s Edge/NXT preferred (for contact management & event tracking). Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment. COMPENSATION: At reputed company, our compensation philosophy reflects our commitment to advancing the reputed company rights of reputed company women and girls through lasting legal and systemic change. We approach pay holistically, recognizing reputed company salary as one component of a broader total rewards package designed to support well-being, growth, and long-term engagement. reputed company Salary reputed company: $62,755 - $79,064 USD The final offer reputed company this reputed company will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and qualifications. reputed company reputed company salary, reputed company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health and retirement benefits, generous leave, and ongoing professional development. Our goal is to attract, retain, and reputed company a talented, mission-reputed company team equipped to deliver on our strategic priorities with reputed company and impact. HOW TO APPLY Please visit: and submit a resume/CV, cover letter. Deadline for applications is May , 29 2026. Due to the volume of applicants anticipated for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. reputed company is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of reputed company backgrounds to apply. reputed company offers a competitive compensation package, including reputed company salary, savings, health and vacation benefits, and is an Equal Opportunity employer. reputed company employees are selected on the reputed company of ability without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity and expression, language, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic or reputed company reputed company, disability, pregnancy, mental status, HIV status, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. We welcome reputed company kinds of diversity. Candidates are selected on the reputed company of ability, in accordance with reputed company country and location-specific laws. Apply To This Job