Associate Director, Special Events/Fundraising

National Jewish Health•Boca Raton, FL

2d•$77,573 - $102,590

About The Position

National Jewish Health is seeking an Associate Director, Special Events to join its team at the Florida Regional Office. In this role, the Associate Director plans and leads high-profile events, collaborating with regional leadership, trustees, volunteers, and vendors to create memorable experiences that drive fundraising success, strengthen community engagement, and support the institution’s mission. As the nation’s leading respiratory hospital, National Jewish Health is recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and innovation. Since 1899, the institution has been dedicated to improving lives through science, compassion, and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful events that engage donors, build community, and support the mission of transforming lives through cutting-edge research and exceptional care. The Associate Director, Special Events oversees and implements several high profile events. Reporting to the Regional Director of Development, the incumbent will work very closely with regional lay leadership, trustees, committee members, volunteers and vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
A minimum of 3 years fund-raising or related experience required.
Experience with fundraising databases, Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of high-profile events, including logistics, venue and vendor selection, marketing, and creation of event materials.
Partner with the National Director of Special Events to establish fundraising strategies, goals, budgets, and timelines.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with event leadership, donors, and prospects.
Meet or exceed event revenue goals while managing expense ratios.
Oversee processing and collection of contributions and maintain donor records in compliance with National Jewish Development procedures.
Act as a representative of National Jewish Health to the public and identify new sponsorship opportunities.
Oversees events, including identification of prospects, recruitment of event committee members and volunteers, managing all logistics, creation of event materials and marketing, selection of venues and vendors, communication with leadership.
Works with the National Director of Special Events to establish plans for fundraising strategies including fundraising goals, expense budgets and timelines. creating opportunities for increased event support and sponsorship
Develops and cultivates relationships with event leadership, donors, and prospects.
Meets or exceeds budget revenue goals and expense ratios.
Oversees processing and collection of contributions
Documents all donor contacts in compliance with National Jewish Development procedures.
Maintains donor files and accounts as assigned to them.
Acts as an institution representative with National Jewish public.
Works with the National Director of Special Events to develop plans for securing gifts (key event sponsors) from new sources.
Performs as back up to staff absences and vacancies as necessary.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.