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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $52,000.00 - $60,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible schedule
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Clear Path for Veterans is a prominent national nonprofit organization based in Central New York, committed to honoring and supporting veterans, service members, and their families. Through its diverse programs, the organization promotes wellness, community, and purpose among veterans, recognizing that these individuals thrive best when they feel connected, valued, and supported. Established with a passion for serving those who have served, Clear Path for Veterans has cultivated a strong reputation for impactful programming, trusted community partnerships, and meaningful engagement within the veteran community. As a growing organization, Clear Path is embarking on a key phase of development, focusing on... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required or relevant experience may substitute for formal education
- 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit event management, fundraising events, or advancement-related roles
- Experience collaborating with development, marketing, and volunteer teams
- Preferred experience with veteran populations or veteran-focused causes
- Demonstrated success managing complex events
- Valid New York State driver's license and use of reliable vehicle
- Ability to travel for events in and outside New York State
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Comfortable with dogs in the workplace
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Strong speech and hearing for communication
- Manual dexterity for computer and office equipment
- Vision adequate for frequent computer use
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
- 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit event management or fundraising events
- Experience working collaboratively across development, marketing, and volunteer teams
- Preferred experience working with veteran populations or veteran-focused causes
- Demonstrated success managing complex events with multiple stakeholders, vendors, and timelines
- Good knowledge of fundraising event planning
- Good knowledge of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional relationship-building, networking, and collaboration skills
- Ability to be articulate, persuasive, diplomatic, and engaging
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
- Ability to analyze success metrics and perform post-event evaluation
- Ability to manage competing priorities under event-driven deadlines
- Good computer literacy and proficiency with donor management databases such as Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness to learn new software as needed
Job Duties
- Plan and manage logistics for Clear Path's three major annual fundraising events and multiple smaller events throughout the year
- Develop and manage detailed event timelines, work plans, and run-of-show documents
- Oversee event budgets, tracking expenses and revenue in coordination with the Operations & Database Manager
- Manage vendors, venues, production partners, and event-related contracts
- Lead all day-of execution, ensuring smooth operations, clear communication, and a high-quality attendee experience
- Coordinate event-related communications with the Senior Marketing Manager, including promotions, signage, materials, videos, scripts, and digital content
- Work closely with the Volunteer Manager to recruit, train, schedule, and deploy volunteers effectively for each event
- Facilitate internal coordination across departments to ensure alignment on roles, responsibilities, and timelines
- Partner with Development colleagues to support event sponsorship fulfillment and donor recognition
- Ensure sponsor benefits are delivered accurately and on time in coordination with Operations and Marketing
- Collaborate with Annual Giving staff to transition event attendees into year-round donor engagement and stewardship strategies
- Produce detailed post-event reports, including attendance data, revenue summaries, sponsor and donor follow-up lists, and lessons learned
- Support donor stewardship by ensuring timely handoff of attendee and sponsor information for follow-up and engagement with the CEO and executive leadership team or other staff members as appropriate
- Contribute insights and recommendations to improve future events and fundraising outcomes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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