CNHF Assistant Director Special Events

Children's National Hospital • Silver Spring, MD

2d • $57,970 - $96,616 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director organizes, executes and staffs small to midsize community-based fundraising events for a single campaign or single channel. Additionally, the Assistant Director will support broader cultivation and stewardship efforts, projects, initiatives and campaigns as needed. Provides a world-class experience that leaves donors feeling valued, informed and engaged.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or other related field (Required)
• 4 years of technical development experience including with a proven record in lower level major gifts, high end annual gifts or special event execution, or managing a component of the marketing program. (Required)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (including phone skills such as warm tone, good speaking cadence, clear and articulate speech)
• Effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate poise, tact, patience, and courtesy
• Must demonstrate initiative, energy, confidence, strong donor service attitude, and willingness to contribute to a teamwork-driven environment
• High levels of professionalism, compassion, creativity and integrity
• Proven experience in successfully building and cultivating donor relationships
• A willingness to work collaboratively to produce fundraising strategies and tactics
• Proven sense for developing tactics to meet goals and objectives
• Ability to manage time and task completion effectively
• Strong familiarity with The Raiser's Edge software and/or other donor-related platforms

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and organizes small to midsize community-based fundraising events for a single campaign or single channel.
• Develops and maintains an extensive network of contacts, both internal and external, to facilitate event coordination.
• Serves as the main point of contact from planning through execution.
• Develops complete project timeline.
• Collaborates with Events Committees and Major Gift Officers to develop concepts and designs.
• Coordinates mailings of promotional materials and invitations and directs logistical planning.
• Determines staffing needs for special events and assigns duties to ensure success.
• Assists with the development budgets and tracks spending.
• Negotiates and contracts with vendors for a variety of goods and services related to special event planning.
• With oversight from supervisor, may negotiate financial terms and authorize expenditures.
• Assists with other Foundation events such as Race for Every Child and the Employee Giving Campaign, as needed.
• Serves as event liaison between the client and vendors, donors, etc. for community-based events providing information to interested groups as requested.
• Handles third party management of delivery vehicles, photographers, florist, catering, and transportation services to ensure seamless presentation and positive brand experience.
• Generates all correspondence to clients, including proposal letters, and thank-you letters.
• Supports coordination of social media platform marketing to include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and provides website content updates.
• Builds and delivers digital assets on time.
• Maintains accurate records on event activities, progress, status, and prepares post event summary.
• Attends event to oversee activities and ensure details are handled as planned.
• Addresses any issue that may arise and remains on site after the event is over to ensure proper clean up.
• Works with and give guidance to volunteers and staff involved in event planning and execution.
• Monitors delivery of goods and services to ensure contract terms are satisfied.
• Performs other pre- and post-event responsibilities as assigned or requested by clients.
• Be open to constructive feedback.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level