Director, Event Programs – Distinguished Events

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of the enterprise vision, direction, and strategy for a premier events portfolio aimed at achieving a multimillion-dollar fundraising goal.

• Collaborate with departmental and program leadership to create and implement strategies that enhance revenue and engagement through fundraising events.

• Ensure the attainment of revenue objectives by working closely with leadership, event personnel, volunteers, and partners.

• Mentor and assist staff overseeing fundraising events, focusing on volunteer leadership, sponsorship, event experience, and stewardship.

• Direct and manage program-specific initiatives and enterprise-wide projects.

• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to leverage data and insights for developing training, materials, and resources.

• Promote a donor-focused approach to revenue generation by building and maintaining high-value relationships.

• Implement consistent engagement strategies and shared portfolio management practices across various markets.

• Provide guidance to market and event leadership on budgeting, forecasting, ROI, and overall goals.

• Collaborate with enterprise development leaders to formulate revenue growth strategies that align with organizational priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

• Over 8 years of fundraising experience within a large nonprofit environment.

• Preference for experience with a diversified income portfolio in a multi-million-dollar organization.

• Extensive experience in fundraising events, volunteer management, and cultivation, along with a strong understanding of market, community, and constituent experiences.

• Strong project management skills.

• Collaborative leadership abilities, including management, coaching, and development of a diverse staff.

• Capability to handle multiple projects concurrently.

• Highly self-driven and organized, with an ability to meet deadlines.

• Exceptional verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Creative in problem-solving.

• Proficient in building both formal and informal relationship networks within and outside the organization.

• Ability to analyze and synthesize information from relevant sources.

• Proficient in monitoring financial and performance indicators and adjusting activities to achieve goals.

• Strong strategic planning capabilities.

• Ability to connect national strategies with local implementations.

• Skilled in fostering consensus among cross-functional departments and teams.

• Capable of navigating and operating within a complex organizational structure.

• Willingness to travel, including availability for evening and weekend work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Wellness programs.

• Professional development programs to enhance staff skills.