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Director of Special Events
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Director of Special Events
Development
June 23, 2008
Exempt |
General Description:
The Director of Special Events is responsible for the planning
and execution of ABT’s annual fundraising events in New York
City, nationally and internationally. Annual program includes 8-12
major fundraising events which gross over $4 million in addition
to a multitude of cultivation and stewardship events in private
homes. The Director supervises one Development Associate and serves
as the primary liaison with a freelance consultant on ABT’s
largest fundraising events—the annual Spring and Fall Galas.
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- Create a strategic plan each fiscal year to achieve fundraising
goals for all galas and benefit events
- Oversee creation of a master events schedule with deadlines
for solicitation letters for committee membership, underwriting
commitments, invitation design, printing and mailing, tastings,
follow-up calls, and post-event acknowledgement letters
- Coordinate and execute the development and planning of
all ABT galas/benefits raising a minimum of $4 million annually;
identify opportunities for new events in NYC and in ABT
tour cities
- Create income and expense budgets for each event and monitor
all financial details, including billing and collection
of event pledges; ensure that financial information is entered
into Raiser’s Edge accurately and in a timely fashion;
reconcile revenue and expense figures with finance department
- Develop pricing levels and privileges, perks and benefit
plans for each event
- Organize and manage prospect identification, cultivation,
and solicitations for gala chairs, committee members and
honorees
- Work with event leadership to source and secure underwriting
for each event
- Maintain positive work relationships with event committees
and provide them with the support and motivation needed
to accomplish their goals
- Oversee menus, catering, décor, rentals, seating,
and all other event logistics to ensure every event is produced
seamlessly
- Oversee preparation of theater ticket holds and theater
seating; coordinate ticket hold needs with Company Management
to ensure the best availability for all event attendees
- Oversee drafting of copy for invitations, ads, dinner
programs, acknowledgement letters as well as all other printed
materials for each event
- Ensure underwriting sponsors recognized appropriately
for each event and according to contract specifications
- Involve senior development colleagues in the planning,
organizing and managing of fundraising and cultivation events,
working collaboratively as a member of the team
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum of five years of fundraising experience, preferably coordinating
high-profile special events is required. In addition, a background
of working with high-level donors, volunteers and board members
is highly desirable. Enthusiasm and imagination are vital to the
role, as are superb communication skills and an orientation to success.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to organize and prioritize
multiple projects to meet assigned deadlines. He or she must interface
effectively and appropriately with trustees, donors and prospects,
volunteers, and other staff. Computer facility and ability to function
in a networked PC environment are necessary. RaisersEdge and Filemaker
Pro knowledge a plus. Periodic travel; evenings and weekend hours
as needed.
Primary Reporting Responsibility:
Secondary Reporting Responsibility: |
Director of Development
Associate Director of Development |
Please send resume and cover letter to abrown@abt.org.
Application deadline: September 22, 2008. No calls please.
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Kevin
McKenzie: Artistic Director