Development & Partnerships Director

Virginia Beach Neptune Festival; Virginia Beach (VA); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Virginia Beach Neptune Festival seeks an experienced Director of Development to drive sponsorship sales, major donor programs, and fundraising strategy. The role requires leadership in donor relations, creative promotions, and sponsor activations across events in the Hampton Roads region.

The candidate will manage budgets, prepare presentations, and collaborate with the President & CEO to advance fundraising initiatives, with on-site event duties and some evenings/weekends expected.

Qualificações

• Excellent organizational and time management skills; resourcefulness and creativity in problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and personalities.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and general computer literacy.
• Availability to work weekends and evenings as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsabilidades

• Achieve and manage an annual sponsorship and donor budget, cultivating current and prospective sponsors.
• Set and manage a corporate fundraising goal over $1.3 million.
• Lead Development efforts, documentation, reports, and budgets.
• Foster strong relationships with board members, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to on-site leadership during all special event productions.

Conhecimentos

Sponsorship sales

Donor relations

Event fundraising

Public speaking

Promotions and sponsor activations

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years relevant experience

Ferramentas

CRM platforms

Point of sale systems

Bloomerang

Square

Eventbrite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Virginia Beach Neptune Festival seeks an experienced Director of Development to drive sponsorship sales, major donor programs, and fundraising strategy. The role requires leadership in donor relations, creative promotions, and sponsor activations across events in the Hampton Roads region.

The candidate will manage budgets, prepare presentations, and collaborate with the President & CEO to advance fundraising initiatives, with on-site event duties and some evenings/weekends expected.