Senior Events & Gala Lead, Donor Engagement

Philaculture; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Transit benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, PA, seeks an Associate Director of Events to lead donor and alumni events, including the annual gala. You will plan, coordinate, and execute high‑impact experiences that cultivate relationships and advance philanthropic revenue while upholding Curtis’s mission.

Reporting to the Director of Events and Corporate Partnerships, you’ll collaborate with the Advancement team and other departments to create elevated guest experiences, manage budgets, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant certification preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in event planning, project management, donor engagement or a related field.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be diplomatic at all times and maintain a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communications skills across all formats.
• Clear understanding of confidentiality and ethics in donor relations.
• A current interest in music, education, and performing arts is helpful.
• Proficiency with fundraising tools including CRMs and the full Office 365 platform.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute a comprehensive annual calendar of donor and alumni events that may accompany master classes, student recitals, Curtis Symphony Orchestra concerts, and opera performances.
• Manage event budgets including revenue/expense tracking, reports, and post-event reconciliation.
• Prepare briefings for executive leadership and communicate timelines, RSVPs, seating, and guest status.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Donor engagement

Relationship building

Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant certification

Tools

CRM software

Office 365

Job description

Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, PA, seeks an Associate Director of Events to lead donor and alumni events, including the annual gala. You will plan, coordinate, and execute high‑impact experiences that cultivate relationships and advance philanthropic revenue while upholding Curtis’s mission.

Reporting to the Director of Events and Corporate Partnerships, you’ll collaborate with the Advancement team and other departments to create elevated guest experiences, manage budgets, and drive