Manager, Event & Stewardship

Overview

Sanford Burnham Prebys is a vibrant global community of scientists and researchers from over 30 countries. We advance the biomedical sciences by cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders and translating science into health.

The Event and Stewardship Manager leads the planning, execution and evaluation of philanthropic events and a comprehensive engagement and stewardship program that strengthens donor engagement and drives fundraising success. The manager aligns stewardship efforts with organizational goals, develops and maintains a donor engagement program, and incorporates giving circles and benefits.

• Strategize and lead the planning, execution, evaluation and growth of signature and community events.
• Serve as the lead event manager for donor-related events including the 50th anniversary Gala, Fishman Awards, salon and appreciation events, annual giving circle or general stewardship events.
• Design oversee the implementation of a stewardship program that delivers personalized, meaningful engagement across the giving circles/levels with measurable impacts on donor acquisition and retention.
• Manage and oversee stewardship experiences/activities for top-tier donors and donors in the giving circles, ensuring consistent standards, customized communications and clear communication of research impact.
• Manage the donor stewardship report process, including drafting content, partnering with researchers and coordinating design and print, and ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
• Collaborate and partner with finance, research accounting and philanthropy colleagues to align stewardship activities with funding designations and institutional priorities.
• Oversee the Institute’s annual Impact Report publication partnering with the Communications department.
• Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 5-7 years in a fundraising, donor relations role, preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Experience in an academic, scientific, or healthcare organization preferred.

• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong skills in relationship-building, donor engagement and storytelling through events.
• Confidence and professionalism in working with colleagues and donors as well as the President and CEO and senior leaders across the Institute.
• A passion for creating memorable, mission-driven experiences.
• Technological proficiency and the ability to create spreadsheets, enter data, and generate reports from a fundraising database.

• Standing and Walking:
  Ability to occasionally (up to 3 hrs) stand or walk and move between different work areas.
• Other physical activity:
  Frequent (3 – 6 hrs) sitting, occasional (up to 3 hrs) bending or twisting may be required.
• Lifting and Carrying:
  Capability to occasionally lift and carry equipment and materials, typically up to 10 pounds, up to various height and distances.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Frequent periods of repetitive use of their hands, mainly keyboarding.

This is an onsite position; candidates must be willing to work onsite in San Diego. Out-of-state applicants must disclose their willingness to relocate.

The expected hiring rate for this position is $95k – $120k/annually commensurate with experience.

We welcome talented individuals of all backgrounds. Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is an equal employment opportunity employer. As part of this commitment, we will provide reasonable accommodations for the hiring process for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Benefits Team at  or via e-mail at benefits.