Donor Relations & Events Manager - Friends of the Arava Institute (Remote / Newton, MA) [Curated]

MomUp Curated Role | Remote (US), preference for Newton, MA hybrid 3 days/week | $57,000-$62,000

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About the Company

Friends of the Arava Institute supports the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, where students and researchers from Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and around the world work together on shared environmental challenges.

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About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Donor Relations & Events Manager will plan and run the organization's donor-facing events, including:

• Building and managing a calendar of fundraising and community events
• Coordinating venues, vendors, catering, registration, and guest communications
• Managing event budgets and preparing post-event reports and ROI analysis
• Supporting event hosts, volunteer committees, and event chairs
• Keeping donor and participant records accurate in the donor database

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What They're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in event planning or project management, ideally at a nonprofit
• Strong organization and the ability to juggle multiple priorities independently
• Comfort with Microsoft 365 and email tools like Mailchimp
• Availability for some evening and weekend events, plus domestic and international travel

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Why We Curated It

A true project management seat that transfers well from volunteer, school, and community event experience. Listed as remote, though they prefer candidates who can work from their Newton office three days a week. Posted September 25, 2026 by the employer on Idealist.

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This is a curated posting. Apply directly with the employer using the application link.