Development Director, Social Events (Home-based)

Susan G. Komen•Los Angeles, CA

11h•Remote

About The Position

Susan G. Komen operates as a 100% virtual working environment, uniting individuals with a shared promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, the organization has been at the forefront, funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives, and advocacy programs across the U.S. Susan G. Komen stands as the sole organization addressing breast cancer on multiple fronts, including research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives, to maximize impact against the disease. The culture at Komen fosters passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment, collaborating to inspire greatness. The organization encourages open communication and continuous feedback for mutual accountability and ongoing personal and professional improvement. In this role, the Development Director, Social Events will be responsible for building and executing a premier fundraising gala in Orange County, aiming to generate over $1M in revenue. This position involves all revenue-generating activities, including executive committee recruitment and activation, sponsorship solicitation, table sales, auction procurement, and year-round community engagement through strategic cultivation events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Entrepreneurship; other equivalencies considered
7-10 years of progressive development experience
Proven track record leading gala events generating $1M+ in revenue
Demonstrated success in major gift identification, cultivation, and closing
Experience creating high-level, customized proposals for varied donor constituencies
Strong ability to recruit, build, and lead effective solicitation teams
Expertise working with C-suite executives and board members
Excellent fundraising planning and budget management capabilities
Experience building sustainable donors and sponsor pipelines
Proficiency with Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) systems
Outstanding interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong leadership, stewardship, and relationship-building abilities
Passion for and knowledge of Susan G. Komen's mission and programs
Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment
Reliable transportation and ability to travel 30%+ based on seasonal business needs
Ability to travel 30% or more outside of your home office depending on business needs
Physical location for the candidate selected must be located in Los Angeles or Orange County, CA
Physical location for the candidate selected must remain within the contiguous United States

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive annual fundraising plan and budget to achieve $1M+ revenue goal
Build and maintain robust pipeline of sponsors, donors, and prospects using moves management methodology
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants in collaboration with Individual Giving and Corporate Partner teams
Create compelling, customized proposals for diverse donor segments and assemble effective solicitation teams
Recruit, manage, and engage Event Chair and executive/associate leadership committees in partnership with market Executive Director
Provide leadership in strengthening community confidence and relationships with Susan G. Komen
Build strategic partnerships with high-level executives, board members, and community leaders
Oversee multiple cultivation events designed to expand donor base and drive incremental revenue
Manage all event logistics and details in collaboration with Event Experience team
Optimize revenue levers including sponsorships, table sales, auction, paddle raise, and pre/post-event engagement
Prepare briefings and revenue analyses for leadership, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and Board of Directors
Partner with Development Programs Strategy team to inform Social Event Series strategy and centralized resource development
Work with Revenue Strategy team to implement and evaluate fundraising best practices
Support market Executive Director and additional events as needed, building comprehensive market support pipeline
Travel throughout territory to identify and cultivate major gift prospects
Maintain collaborative relationships across all Komen departments; participate in regional and enterprise-wide initiatives
Maintain current knowledge of Susan G. Komen mission, programs, and fundraising initiatives
Serve as mission ambassador within the community