[Hiring] Philanthropic & Events Manager @Buckingham Companies

Role Description

The Philanthropic & Events Manager serves as a catalyst for the Buckingham Foundation's mission, overseeing the full spectrum of philanthropic operations and administration. This includes:

• Grant requests and gifts
• Public relations activities
• Board meetings preparation and presentation

Additionally, this role leads the design and execution of employee engagement events that foster team connection and purposeful experiences. The Philanthropic & Events Manager will be expected to uphold the mission of Buckingham Companies and Buckingham Foundation, which includes:

• Professionally representing the Buckingham brand
• Supporting affordable housing opportunities for families in need
• Encouraging participation in arts and culture initiatives
• Investing in local communities

Qualifications

• College degree in Business, Philanthropy, Real Estate, Hospitality, Marketing, Communication
• Commercial and/or multifamily real estate knowledge a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Minimum of two years progressive experience in philanthropy or Not-for-profit organizations
• Experience in budget planning, analysis, programming development and grant requests
• Demonstrated experience in event management including budgets
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent computer skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office; other construction or real estate software a plus
• Demonstrates a passion for winning
• High-energy, enthusiastic
• High learning agility
• Big picture and strategic thinking skills; ability to apply enterprise-wide thinking
• Transparency, reporting and sharing of information effectively across all departments
• High degree of accountability and leadership
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to interact and collaborate with diverse groups to achieve results
• High degree of professionalism
• Results oriented and solution focused
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet changing deadlines
• Ability to lead small teams
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• High degree of professionalism and integrity

Responsibilities

Philanthropic Operations

• Supporting the Business Leader for the Buckingham Foundation, create the annual strategic and operations plans, financial plan, including budget, to meet the long-term goals of the foundation.
• Assisting the Business Leader for the Buckingham Foundation, evaluate the annual revenue sources to ensure sustainable income and progress towards meeting the strategic plan and long-term goals.
• Partner with executive sponsor for Buckingham Foundation board engagement and strategy.
• Manage the operations plan, associated operating budget, and monthly financial statements.
• Develop and implement grant giving guidelines, grant application policies and procedures, website content and collateral materials.
• Facilitate all philanthropic and corporate charitable giving, based on the annual strategic plan.
• Coordinate and oversee philanthropic programming at Foundation sites.
• Manage employee community engagement and volunteer projects.
• Coordinating with HR, manage the Buckingham Angel Fund.
• Represent Buckingham Foundation before agencies, community groups, and others.
• Partner with Marketing to create and direct branding, marketing, and communications plans for the Foundation and corporate events.
• Collaborate with social media vendor to upkeep and manage Foundation’s external social media channels.
• Manage the Foundation website.
• Create and distribute required reporting and metrics including the annual report.
• Actively develop internal and external support for the Foundation.
• Coordinate, prepare and participate in board meetings including agenda, reports, and any other materials required.

Employee Engagement

• Serve as liaison with teams and departments throughout the company, including leading multi-departmental teams for various events and projects.
• Champion the end-to-end planning, production and execution of all-employee events (such as Employee Appreciation Day, Awards of Excellence & Blue Door Society) and corporate-specific events.
• Develop and manage comprehensive event briefs, run-of-show documents and post-event recaps to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement across all events.
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with external vendors, venues, and suppliers - including caterers, AV teams, and decor providers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, HR, the CX Action Committee, and senior leadership to align corporate event strategy with company goals, brand standards, and employee engagement objectives.