Director of Special Events (Full-Time)
About The Position
As the Director of Special Events, you will oversee all aspects of Child Serve branded special fundraising events including, but not limited to: Bubble Ball, Golf Fore The Kids, Employee Campaign, Sprinkles of Thanks local and regional stewardship events, and serve as the primary contact for all third-party events. You will plan and execute fundraising events, managing timelines, logistics, and event operations. This includes coordinating event marketing, sponsorship fulfillment, vendor relationships, and attendee communications. You will also oversee event budgets, on-site execution, and post-event follow-up to ensure a high-quality experience. Additionally, you will manage a portfolio of special event sponsors and fundraising partners, cultivating donor and sponsor relationships through stewardship, engagement, and recognition efforts. You will collaborate with Development leadership to secure sponsorships and maximize fundraising opportunities. You will also maintain accurate event, donor, sponsorship, and payment records in the foundation database, tracking registrations, pledges, attendance, and event outcomes for reporting and follow-up. You will serve as a backup resource for gift processing and donor receipting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Three years of professional experience in event management, fundraising, sales, communications, or marketing and/or public relations.
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute fundraising events, managing timelines, logistics, and event operations.
- Coordinate event marketing, sponsorship fulfillment, vendor relationships, and attendee communications.
- Oversee event budgets, on-site execution, and post-event follow-up to ensure a high-quality experience.
- Manage a portfolio of special event sponsors and fundraising partners.
- Cultivate donor and sponsor relationships through stewardship, engagement, and recognition efforts.
- Collaborate with Development leadership to secure sponsorships and maximize fundraising opportunities.
- Maintain accurate event, donor, sponsorship, and payment records in the foundation database.
- Track registrations, pledges, attendance, and event outcomes for reporting and follow-up.
- Serve as a backup resource for gift processing and donor receipting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
