Senior Event Manager

Who We Are

For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS) helps adult cancer patients and their loved ones confront cancer hardships together through respite travel experiences which strengthen the healing force of their bonds and create immeasurable joy amidst devastating crises. We strengthen the hearts of these courageous individuals as they battle the psychological emotional economic and spiritual trauma that accompanies a cancer diagnosis. This respite experience is in a comfortable secure environment that fosters a celebration of love in the face of uncertainty affords vital reflection and relaxation in the midst of turmoil and promotes faith and inspiration in the shadow of adversity. Lasting memories of this respite help to show that it is the patients priceless lives not the cancer that defines them.

Inspired by the late Peter R. Bossow Jr. FPS offers adult cancer patients and their families time away to refresh reconnect and rejuvenate. Peter together with his wife Marci discovered that a respite from the countless hours of needles tests nausea and associated treatment ailments was a peaceful way to refocus and embrace lifes unexpected journey.

Patients must be nominated by a healthcare professional who is a member of the patients oncology team to be eligible for the program. Currently FPS is exclusively working with our travel partner Woodloch Resort and nominated families are invited to spend five nights / six days at this safe top-rated family destination. A typical respite is six days and includes a generous cash stipend travel costs accommodations a For Petes Sake welcome bag with travel items and other materials that assist in the respite experience including writing journals materials to encourage family communication inspirational and spiritual books on coping and hope therapeutic art activities and other carefully selected items to help make the respite meaningful emotionally and spiritually .

Who You Are

The Senior Event Manager is a key member of the Events Team responsible for planning executing and evaluating signature fundraising events each year that contribute to the teams overall goal of raising $1M in signature event revenue. This role also provides support for community events peer to peer fundraising events and other Events Team-coordinated activities that collectively raise $250K annually. The Senior Event Manager ensures all events reflect For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundations (FPS) mission and deliver exceptional experiences for attendees volunteers and supporters. This role contributes to event strategy and planning manages production logistics and cultivates key stakeholder relationships while collaborating closely with Marketing & Communications Advancement and Finance teams. The position requires leadership creativity and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

What Youll Do

Lead Signature Events

• Oversee all planning logistics and execution of assigned signature events for FPS (e.g. annual gala golf tournament)
• Leads efforts to secure sponsorships that support revenue goals.
• Manage vendor relationships budgets timelines and contracts.
• Serve as the lead onsite FPS representative for assigned events.
• Build and lead volunteer committees; manage meetings task delegation and follow-through.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising best practices and organizational standards.

Event Direction Support & Collaboration

Donor and Sponsor Engagement

Event Analysis & Reporting

Systems & Technology

Cross-Functional Support

What You Bring

What We Offer

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to Mike ONeill at

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Splunk,IDS,Solarwinds,Cybersecurity,Hospitality Experience,FedRAMP,Mobile Marketing,Event Planning,Events Management,Event Marketing,Cloud Development,Siem

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 70000 - 80000