Director of Events - Development

POSITION SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Executive Director, Development, the Director of Events oversees the strategic planning and execution of fundraising-focused events for donors and prospects. Working across the Development department, and collaborating closely with hospital and Development senior leaders, the Director will create a high-performing events program that builds on past successes and sets a vision for the future. This candidate will be a strategic thinker, a revenue driver, a problem solver, a team player, and an astute manager, directing a dedicated team of event specialists and shaping the work of departmental collaborators. Initiative, drive, creativity, positivity, flexibility and excellent communication and organizational skills are an absolute must for success in this position.

Position: Director of Events

Department: Communication and Donor Engagement

Schedule: Full Time - H ybrid, with regular in-office, and on-site presence required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Create strategic plan for Development events in collaboration with Major Gifts and Corporate Partnership teams to meet monetary and non-monetary goals including expanding bases of support, driving sponsorship and solicitations from individuals and corporations, engaging hospital boards and lead volunteers, and executing ancillary fundraising activities.

• Establish and maintain quantitative and qualitative event metrics to provide regular status updates to leadership, evaluate outcomes, inform future events, maximize efficiency and return on investment, and support the development of financial projections and organizational planning. Infuses new ideas and processes to improve current events and proposes new programming to meet the organization’s evolving goals.

• Oversee a small portfolio of signature event donors. Solicit, steward and cultivate donors as needed throughout the donor cycle.

• Play a leadership role in managing event committees and co-chairs, partnering with Corporate and Major Gift team colleagues on goals for engagement, identification, and management.

• Establish systems for evaluating success post-event and soliciting feedback from key stakeholders.

• Develop hospital leader event strategy to maximize engagement with donors and stakeholders; inform and engage hospital leadership through timely and accurate briefings.

• Coach and mentor direct reports and oversee consultants and contractors in the planning and execution of signature fundraising events.

• Oversee the team in providing event planning and logistical support for cultivation events.

• Deliver exceptional guest experience from registration through program execution, partnering with internal teams on messaging goals, use of technology, and more.

• Provide strategic thinking and execution on leveraging events to support relationship building and revenue growth beyond BMC with BMCHS’s two newly added hospitals: BMC Brighton and BMC South.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 10 years of non-profit event management experience, eight years of which must include managing team members and driving event revenue; or equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Non-profit fundraising experience in complex organizations such as higher education or health care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Proven track record in driving revenue through events

• Familiarity with fundraising and events software, such as Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveSmart, Whova, and others

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget constraints; builds consensus and fosters a sense of teamwork

• Strong executive presence

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Resourcefulness, creativity, adaptability and flexibility required

Be Part of a Team Making a Difference

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Office of Development that is driving a bold vision to elevate Boston Medical Center Health System’s philanthropic profile among individual, foundation, and corporate donors in the region and nationally. We are mission driven and passionate, visionary and strategic, nimble and collaborative. Working within our office and across the hospital, we’re nurturing and growing a community of supporters who share BMCHS’s commitment to clinical excellence and inclusive research that combine to serve as a national model for equity in healthcare. Our team works alongside world renowned physicians, scientists, philanthropists, government officials and high-profile community members all striving to make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. We offer our employees an array of wellbeing services, competitive pay, and a wide range of benefits, including a highly subsidized health care plan for employees and their family members. BMC is proud to be one of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity and Best Employers for Women, and also earned a 4.5-star rating as one of Newsweek’s Greatest Places to Work.

About Boston Medical Center (BMC)

As an employer, Boston Medical Center is one of a kind—delivering the benefits of well-regarded institutions with the innovative spirit found in smaller organizations. BMC is a leading academic medical center with a deep commitment to health equity and a proud history of serving all who come to us for care. BMC provides high-quality healthcare and wrap around support that treats the whole person, extending beyond our physical campus into our vibrant and diverse communities. This ranges from food and transportation all the way to economic mobility initiatives including jobs and financial literacy. The work does not stop there. Behind the scenes, BMC is a proud advocate for social, racial and environmental justice, and engages with the community to create two-way dialogues to best inform our work. BMC is advancing medicine, while training the next generation of healthcare providers and researchers as the primary teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

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