Events Manager

Introduction
The Wisconsin Historical Foundation exists to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
• Mission: The Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.
• Vision: Enriching and transforming lives through unparalleled access to history.
• Values: We believe that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural and economic benefit.
As a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, the Foundation receives grants and private contributions benefiting the Society and administers the membership program.

Position Description
The Events Manager is responsible for producing a range of events in support of the Society. Activity includes planning and executing gatherings, celebrations, and experiences that strategically advance fundraising and engage key audiences in support of the Society’s strategic priorities. The Events Manager must have a solid understanding of donor event best practices and the donor relationship cycle and be an incredible collaborator who builds cross-functional teams necessary to implement events.

Types of Events
• Fundraising: gathering of existing and prospective donors and members that directly or indirectly raises financial support for the Society (e.g., Wisconsin History Gala).
• Launch: celebration that welcomes existing and prospective donors and partners to the unveiling or opening of a venue and/or experience (e.g., Wisconsin History Center grand opening).
• Signature: large-scale, annual experience that elevates the Society’s brand and reputation (e.g., James Madison Lectures).
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• Advocacy: opportunity to communicate the Society’s mission and impact to decision-makers who
influence public support for the Society (e.g., History Advocacy Day in Wisconsin).

View the complete position description here: https://wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS17455