Director of Special Events

Overview:

The Director of Special Events is integral to the success of GBBGC and plays a vital role in advancing the goals of the Development Department. This position reports directly to the Director of Development and directs and manages special events and volunteer services to ensure development fundraising goals and volunteer needs are met. This position requires strong project management skills, a proven track-record of relationship building with event sponsors and committee members, excellent written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail, high energy, and a passion for GBBGC and its mission.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

·        In support of the GBBGC mission, work with the Executive Director, Director of Development, and event committees to develop strategy and approach for each event.

·        Provide project management leadership for each event ensuring all components are successfully executed.

·        Create and execute stewardship plan for all event sponsors.

·        Create and maintain event budgets; efficient management of events to ensure that established revenue goals are met while staying within the approved budgets.

·        Manage event expenses to achieve acceptable cost to raise a dollar.

·        Strong event committee management skills to ensure accountability and success of each event.

·        Strong negotiation skills to ensure GBBGC receives the most advantageous financial outcomes.

·        Work closely with other Development team members to ensure a holistic approach for special event sponsors.

·        Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Media to develop and implement the marketing,

advertising, and social media plans for all events.

·        Work closely with the Director of Community Outreach & Government Affairs to ensure local partnerships and participation in all events.

·        Provide monthly reporting to Executive Director, Director of Development, and event committees for each event.

·        Ensure all required licenses and liability/insurance forms are secured in a timely manner.

·        Provide thorough analysis of each event following the event.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in business, public relations, communications and/or marketing preferred.

·        Minimum of seven years overall work experience with a minimum of five years’ experience planning large special events for a non-profit required.

·        Strong strategic, economic thinking and project management skills required.

·        Proven track record of success with special events fundraising demonstrating creation, execution, and growth of events.

·        Proven track-record of leading teams to achieve goals.

·        Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while completing multiple assignments.

·        Strict attention to detail is required. Excellent communication, presentation, assessment, problem solving and time management skills.

·        Excellent computer skills and knowledge of non-profit software programs and Microsoft Office Suite.

·        Experience with DonorPerfect CRM a plus.

Salary range $60,000 - $75,000 per year