Job Description
Job Title: Director of Events - Development (Non-profit fundraising experience)
Job Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Must Have:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Non-profit fundraising experience in complex organizations such as higher education or health care
- 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
- Familiarity with fundraising and events software, such as Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveSmart, Whova, and others
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