Events and Partnership Manager

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati (SVDP) is a deeply rooted nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the residents of the greater Cincinnati area for over 150 years. The organization is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing essential services, charitable support, and resources to individuals and families in need. As part of the community fabric, SVDP has grown into a vital institution recognized for its impactful social programs and its compassionate response to challenges faced by underserved populations. SVDP's mission-driven approach revolves around advocacy, sustenance, and empowerment, all aimed at fostering resilience and hope for those they serve. The organization’s efforts extend across various sectors including food assistance, housing, healthcare support, and spiritual guidance.

The position of Events & Partnership Manager at SVDP plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission through strategic engagement and resource mobilization. Reporting directly to the Director of Events & Community Engagement, this manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and seamless execution of a variety of events and community drives that are vital to sustaining and growing SVDP’s outreach capabilities. This role is tailored for a proactive, highly organized, and collaborative professional equipped to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced nonprofit environment.

The Events & Partnership Manager oversees a comprehensive portfolio that includes managing logistics, aligning partnerships, and fostering community involvement. Key duties encompass orchestrating event details such as securing venues, vendors, volunteers, and in-kind donations while maintaining meticulous records of attendees, sponsors, and partners. The role demands strong communication skills to interface effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including vendors, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and internal teams. In addition to event logistics, partnership management is a core responsibility involving tracking sponsorships, coordinating engagement activities, and preparing analytical reports to highlight achievements and areas of growth.

This role requires strategic thinking coupled with hands-on execution capabilities to ensure that every event and partnership initiative is carried out flawlessly and delivers meaningful impact. The Events & Partnership Manager also plays an integral part in supporting marketing efforts, volunteer coordination, and post-event evaluations to continually optimize outcomes. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, as well as the ability to travel locally, are essential to meeting the demands of this position. Overall, the role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to an organization deeply committed to community service and social change, with the chance to influence and expand its presence through effective event management and partnership cultivation.