As a member of the Development team, the Director of Special Events and Corporate Relations is responsible for:
Under limited direction, manage, grow in dollars and attendance and market assigned (and as developed) fundraising and non-fundraising special events with a focus on the annual gala and golf outing and Charity Preview. Functions as the lead or resource for special events; coordinates workflow and oversees on all special event functions. Strategic development and integration of an honorary chair system for all major campaigns and initiatives, including chair and vice-chair positions for each committee. Establishing a model for each campaign that recruits and retains three years of chairs. Recruits and engages high-level Event and Committee Chairs and high-level corporate sponsors. Initiates, plans, organizes and implements a wide variety of fundraising events and projects (i.e. third party, luncheons, galas, concerts, golf outings, dinners, open houses and tours, races, etc.). Develops, plans, coordinates and executes contracts along with all details related to assigned fundraising events according to best practices and ensures financial success of the events. Recruits, develops, manages and grows robust committees of volunteers with diverse social networks. Acts as liaison to donor/donor committee, ensures stewardship of donors and coordinates expectations of donor with area in which event will benefit. Works with the CDO to identify, recruit, cultivate and steward event participants/leaders to move donors up the giving pyramid within Judson Center. Acts as point of contact for organizations, groups, corporations and/or individuals in the community conducting special events to benefit the organization. Manages budget for events; ensures budgets are maintained by tracking expenses and revenue against financial goals; evaluates achievement of events success and prepares reports on results. Serves as the face of Judson Center in the community to market the organization and create brand awareness and recognition. Potential management of a small major gifts portfolio, largely derived from event participants and leaders. Responsible for the Corporate Relations Program with the identification and development of corporate fundraising and engagement through cultivation and stewardship programs. Other duties as needed. Skills & Requirements
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field required. Minimum five years' experience in Campaign or Event Planning or related field required. Experience developing Corporate Relations programs a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills Meticulous attention to detail
Skills required :
1. Excellent event planning and organizational skills including the ability to track and analyze budgets
2. Donor stewardship experience and the ability to identify, cultivate, solicit and retain donors- individual, community and corporate/organizational
3. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to effectively represent fundraising goals, mission and purpose to prospective donors, community at large, colleagues and other external contacts as necessary
4. Proficiency in the use of personal computers including the use of word processing, database, powerpoint and excel applications
5. Ability to effectively promote events in community and with key stakeholders
6. Ability to work successfully and efficiently under pressure in an event environment; Ability to negotiate results-oriented solutions to problems
7. Experience with database systems; preferably RaisersEdge
8. Experience in designing marketing collateral pieces a plus; In-Design, Illustrator, Photoshop
9. Positive attitude, high energy, creativity and flexibility
10. Ability to work some weekends and evenings as needed