Mass General Brigham · 11 hours ago
Director of Development, Special Events
Oak Bluffs, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$99K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expMass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The Director of Special Events is responsible for developing and executing a strategy for fundraising events at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, focusing on engaging supporters and increasing philanthropic revenue through a variety of events.
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Responsibilities
Support the building and implementation of a robust event program for MVH that consists of a full range of revenue-generating, stewardship and cultivation events, varying in scale and in scope, with the ultimate goal of engaging supporters of all levels in support of the overarching goal of increasing revenue
Drive and manage all aspects of annual revenue generating events. Responsibilities include developing staffing and event plans, negotiating contracts, managing event budgets, program development, liaising with vendors, creating and managing event communications and collateral, and recruiting and leading volunteers
Work with Development team to lead and manage a collection of cultivation and stewardship and events designed to recognize, inform, and unite donors across the spectrum and engage them with the hospital. Responsibilities may include liaising with hospital leadership and support staff, managing vendors, and developing event communications and speaking programs
Implement and manage a robust third-party events program
Manage event websites, track RSVPs, create and send event email communications including save the dates, invites, follow up emails, logistics emails and thank you emails for all events
Drive the content and creation of event marketing, collateral, sponsorship materials, toolkits and signage
Solicit corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations by working in concert with other Development Office staff to build a successful corporate fundraising program
Prepare and manage expense and revenue budgets for events
Coordinate, schedule and execute event planning meetings and/or take notes, as needed
Track fundraising progress for event efforts and provide ongoing analysis and updates to appropriate members of Development teams
Request and manage complex data list needed to establish effective event communication
Creative and proactive development, implementation, and monitoring of best practice event programs on an ongoing basis and, making recommendations to improve existing programs
Support onsite at various events, as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience with demonstrated success and effectiveness in event management
Demonstrated ability to successfully drive and support an array of events – large and small in scale, virtual and in-person, on-site and off-site
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex activities simultaneously and coordinate strategies
Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at once and a willingness to be flexible as plans and strategies change and evolve
A proactive approach and an acute eye on trends in events and engagement, able to assess MVH's current events lineup and discover ways to make them more efficient, more profitable, and more engaging
Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Experience with building and managing budgets
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate concepts, stories, and ideas into accurate, practical, and tactical actions
Ability to support, build and lead or participate on a team
Advanced interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills, and a keen ability to build and maintain strong relationships with development colleagues, vendors, hospital leadership and staff, volunteers, and MVH donors and supporters
Accomplished communicator
Ability to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues
Must be able to work some nights and weekends and have the ability to travel locally and domestically
Must be collaborative, flexible, conscientious, level-headed under pressure, and results-oriented
Demonstrates self-awareness, professionalism, a strong work ethic and the ability to handle difficult situations with grace and a sense of humor
Preferred
Experience with nonprofit events and a general understanding of fundraising and development preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Company
Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham specializes in providing medical treatments and health diagnostics services.
10001+ employees
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