Director, Signature Events

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Oversee the planning and implementation of significant donor events, such as galas, luncheons, auctions, and social fundraising activities.

• Meet campaign revenue targets through corporate sponsorships, ticket and table sales, donor engagement, and major gift solicitation.

• Act as the primary fundraiser for designated campaigns in the market, focusing on donor cultivation and revenue generation.

• Adapt national strategies into engaging local experiences that align with brand, budget, and mission goals.

• Collaborate with the AVP to monitor progress, identify risks, and modify execution to meet objectives.

• Organize frontline activities and assist peer fundraisers in their execution efforts.

• Utilize CRM and campaign dashboards to guide decision-making, track performance, and refine strategies.

• Facilitate coordination of fundraising activities among peer staff, including silent auctions, donor outreach, and table hosting.

• Build relationships within the community, attend events, and support local initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related discipline.

• 4+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.

• Demonstrated history of achieving or surpassing fundraising targets.

• Proven success in managing donor pipelines, securing major gifts, and executing multi-channel fundraising initiatives.

• Strong leadership abilities and project management expertise.

• Experience in supervising staff or volunteers and coordinating cross-departmental projects.

• Proficiency in CRM platforms such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.

• Skills in data analysis for strategic planning and reporting.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to engage and motivate donors, board members, and community stakeholders.

• Ability to create and execute long-term fundraising strategies that align with organizational objectives.

• Experience in planning and implementing donor events, stewardship initiatives, and grant proposals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off Plan.

• Paid Holidays.

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match.

• Commuter Benefit Plan.

• Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, and Disability Coverage.

• Spring Health Membership providing free therapy and professional coaching.

• Additional voluntary benefit options.

• Career development opportunities through Talent Portraits, featuring clear expectations, development opportunities, and pathways for advancement.