EVENT PLANNER - The Double D Foundation

The Double D Foundation is a mission-driven organization dedicated to protecting the Second Amendment by growing the number of Americans involved in the shooting sports, who understand the fundamentals of firearm safety, and share the core belief that the Second Amendment Defends the Rest. We are committed to creating meaningful and impactful events that help raise awareness, engage supporters, and generate funding to further our cause.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Event Planner to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising, community outreach, and donor engagement events. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in event management, vendor coordination, and budget oversight, ensuring seamless execution and maximum impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute fundraising events, galas, donor appreciation events, community outreach programs, and other special initiatives.
• Develop and manage event timelines, ensuring all logistics align with the organization's goals.
• Coordinate with internal teams, volunteers, board members, and external vendors to ensure smooth event operations.
• Oversee venue selection, contract negotiations, catering, and other event services.
• Manage on-site event logistics, ensuring a seamless guest experience.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial accountability.
• Identify sponsorship and partnership opportunities to support event funding.
• Work closely with the development team to maximize fundraising goals through event strategies, ticket sales, sponsorships, and auctions.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create event promotional materials, social media campaigns, and outreach strategies.
• Assist in developing compelling event messaging to engage donors, partners, and the broader community.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all event-related materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, and manage event volunteers, ensuring an efficient and engaged team.
• Act as the primary point of contact for event-related inquiries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related field plus 3-5 years of experience in event planning, preferably in a non-profit or fundraising environment or equivalent combination of educations and experience to successfully carry out the responsibility of the role.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously.
• Experience in donor engagement and fundraising strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for event execution.
• Firearms industry experience desired.

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