Director of Events
About The Position
The Director of Events is a strategic, creative leader responsible for developing and executing exceptional event experiences that advance the mission, fundraising objectives, and brand of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. This role leads the vision, planning, management and execution of a diverse portfolio of events — from regional stewardship and fundraising events to BGCCF's premier signature gala, Celebrate the Children, which raises more than $1 million annually. The Director partners closely with Advancement and Marketing to ensure events support fundraising, donor stewardship, and corporate partnership goals while overseeing every aspect of event strategy and execution, including creative concept development, guest experience, production, logistics, vendor management, budgeting, and cross-functional project leadership. This role requires an innovative thinker who can transform ideas into memorable experiences, balance big-picture strategy with flawless execution, and lead multiple complex projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, action-oriented leader with exceptional project management skills, strong creative instincts, and the ability to inspire collaboration across Marketing & Communications, Advancement, Finance, Club Operations, volunteers, vendors, and community partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field required, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in managing events that support brand awareness and fundraising goals.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to engage corporate stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce or similar).
- Commitment to the mission and values of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida.
Responsibilities
- Direct management and execution of BGCCF’s fundraising and stewardship events, including leading the strategic vision, planning, budget management, vendor coordination, and execution of BGCCF's portfolio of fundraising, stewardship, and community events, ensuring each experience advances organizational goals and reflects the BGCCF brand.
- Develop innovative event concepts, themes, programming, and guest experiences that inspire philanthropy, strengthen donor relationships, and elevate the organization's visibility.
- Manage multiple concurrent events ranging from regional fundraising and stewardship events to BGCCF's premier signature gala, Celebrate the Children, raising more than $1 million annually.
- Partner closely with Advancement to ensure events support corporate fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Collaborate on sponsorship benefits, recognition opportunities, and partner experiences that deliver value while maintaining a consistent BGCCF brand.
- Partner with the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and senior leadership to engage corporate decision-makers and expand partnership opportunities.
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of corporate and event data in CRM systems.
- Track progress toward revenue and engagement goals using dashboards and pipeline reports.
- Prepare events-driven reports and updates for Advancement leadership and internal stakeholders.
- Partner with Finance to support events-driven revenue tracking, forecasting, and reconciliation.
- Support a collaborative, high-performing team culture across development and cross-functional departments.
- Maintain accurate event documentation, contracts, budgets, timelines, and reporting.
- Continuously evaluate systems, processes, and emerging trends to improve efficiency, creativity, and the overall event experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
