Director, Fundraising Events & Donor Partnerships

The Sanneh Foundation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanneh Foundation in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Director of Development Events to lead major fundraising events and sponsor relationships. You will plan, manage budgets, and coordinate committees, vendors, and volunteers to deliver impactful experiences that support youth empowerment and community well-being.

Responsibilities include donor stewardship, sponsorship solicitation, and post-event analysis to drive continued growth in annual giving while nurturing a mission-driven team and

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning, project management, and fundraising.
• Ability to solicit sponsors, auction donations, and major gifts.
• Strong written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Gala4Goals and Golf4Goals planning, budgeting, vendor management, and on-site execution.
• Develop sponsorship and auction strategies to meet revenue goals.
• Cultivate and steward donors, sponsors, and volunteers year-round.
• Prepare post-event reports with data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Donor relations

Sponsorship solicitation

Budget management

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Donor databases

Event registration platforms

Data analytics tools

Google Workspace

Monday.com

Job description

The Sanneh Foundation in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Director of Development Events to lead major fundraising events and sponsor relationships. You will plan, manage budgets, and coordinate committees, vendors, and volunteers to deliver impactful experiences that support youth empowerment and community well-being.

Responsibilities include donor stewardship, sponsorship solicitation, and post-event analysis to drive continued growth in annual giving while nurturing a mission-driven team and