DEVELOPMENT & EVENTS MANAGER | Foundation | Full Time Day Shift (25419)

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Development & Events Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Execution
• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events, community programs, donor receptions, and recognition activities.
• Coordinate all event logistics including venues, vendors, timelines, registration, signage, audiovisual needs, and catering.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure successful event execution.
• Manage event budgets, sponsorship deliverables, and post event reporting.
• Oversee onsite event operations and volunteer coordination.

Community and Public Engagement
• Help create relationships with community organizations, business leaders, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities.
• Support initiatives that elevate the Medical Center’s visibility and mission throughout Bergen County and surrounding communities.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams on event promotion, social media, invitations, and public relations opportunities.

Fundraising and Development
• Support the implementation of annual fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Coordinate sponsorship outreach and benefit fulfillment for fundraising events and campaigns.
• Maintain donor records, event tracking, and development databases.
• Assist with grant support materials, donor communications, and fundraising collateral.
• Help identify new philanthropic and corporate partnership opportunities.
• Assist with donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition initiatives

Operational Support
• Prepare reports, presentations, and donor correspondence.
• Track fundraising metrics, sponsorship revenue, attendance, and engagement outcomes.
• Maintain calendars, timelines, and project management systems related to events and development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and fundraising best practices.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, marketing, hospitality, Development, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in event planning, nonprofit management, healthcare marketing, fundraising, development, or related field.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with sponsors, donors, executives, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor or CRM database systems.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for events.

Preferred Characteristics
• Creative thinker with strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional, polished, and mission focused presence.
• Passion for healthcare, community engagement, and philanthropy.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service and relationship building abilities.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range:

$75,000 to $80,000 annually

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.  We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.  Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.