Director of Special Events

Career Blazers Nonprofit Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Blazers Nonprofit Search is seeking a Senior Director of Relationship Events to lead the signature Gala and related fundraising events nationwide. You will recruit volunteers, build committees, cultivate corporate partnerships and drive revenue growth to advance Alzheimer’s research and care.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in corporate fundraising and event management, exceptional relationship-building and strategic planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in corporate fundraising, relationship development and volunteer engagement.
• 5+ years planning galas and fundraising events with volunteer leadership experience.
• Proven ability to cultivate corporate partners, sponsors, donors, and volunteers.
• Highly organized, goal-oriented with strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities, independently or with a team.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Gala and events to meet fundraising goals.
• Recruit, train, coach and manage high-level volunteers.
• Build relationships with volunteers, sponsors, donors and corporate partners.
• Identify, cultivate and steward sponsors and donors.
• Manage sponsorship and donor commitments, fulfillment and recognition.
• Maintain year-round engagement with corporate partners, donors and volunteers.
• Collaborate with committees to coordinate outreach and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship development

Volunteer recruitment

Event planning

Interpersonal communication

Strategic planning

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Join an impactful nationwide leader dedicated to advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. As Senior Director of Relationship Events, you will lead the success of the signature Gala and its supporting events. Using your proven fundraising, relationship management and corporate development skills, you will engage dynamic volunteer leaders, corporate partners and community supporters to achieve ambitious revenue goals and expand the reach and impact of these premier events.

Put your talent for recruiting, engaging and empowering volunteers to work as you build strong committees, cultivate lasting corporate partnerships and drive revenue growth. As a strategic fundraiser and relationship builder, you will identify new opportunities for sponsorship, strengthen existing partnerships and collaborate with leadership to expand corporate development initiatives that advance organizational goals.

Drive the mission to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, accelerating research, risk reduction, early detection and quality care and support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Chapter’s Gala and supporting events, ensuring successful execution and achievement of fundraising goals
• Recruit, train, coach and manage high-level volunteers to drive engagement and revenue growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteers, sponsors, donors, community leaders and corporate partners
• Identify, cultivate and steward sponsors and donors to expand fundraising opportunities and achieve development goals
• Manage sponsorship and donor financial commitments, fulfillment and recognition
• Maintain year-round engagement with corporate partners, donors and volunteers to strengthen ongoing support
• Collaborate with volunteer committees to coordinate community outreach, corporate engagement and mission-focused activities
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards while supporting additional initiatives and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of demonstrated success in corporate fundraising, relationship development and volunteer recruitment and engagement
• 5+ years of experience planning and executing galas and special fundraising events, with proven success in volunteer leadership and management
• Proven ability to establish, cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners, sponsors, donors and volunteers
• Highly organized, goal-oriented and detail-focused, with strong analytical and strategic planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and presentation abilities
• Adaptable, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities while working independently or collaboratively
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave
• Annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of employee choosing
• Gold standard 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day
• Training and career development opportunities, plus tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for eligible employees.
• Employee assistance program, wellness initiatives, employee discounts and optional pet insurance

Career Blazers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.