Director of Fundraising Events Hybrid Advancement Full time New York, New York, United States Description The Director of Fundraising Events is a high-impact role responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy to secure at least $5M in annual revenue through fundraising events. This role is both strategic and execution-focused, requiring strong leadership, judgment, and the ability to operate at a senior level with trustees, major donors, and executive leadership. The primary focus is maximizing revenue through galas, high-level cultivation events, and institutional stewardship initiatives. This role also oversees the planning and execution of all fundraising and cultivation events for both the annual and capital campaign efforts; and leads the execution of large-scale organizational openings and milestones to support FHL’s fundraising efforts. Fundraising events include a signature 500-650 person annual Spring Benefit and the annual 250-person High Line Art Dinner, as well as luncheons, lectures, tours and cocktail receptions. The Director reports to the Chief Advancement Officer. Responsibilities - Organizing and executing the annual Spring Benefit and High Line Art Dinner generating more than $5M annually - Lead the planning and execution of events tied organizational milestones, as well as cultivation and stewardship events. - Securing corporate and individual sponsorships and underwriting for the Benefits - Implementing a strategy for planning, managing, and executing a consistent series of donor cultivation and stewardship events built for growth of priority audiences - Enhancing fundraising opportunities for current events and identify new events with revenue potential - Developing and tracking event budgets and overall planning timelines - Set and monitor revenue/expense targets for all events, ensuring a high ROI, and produce regular reports on progress to goal - Overseeing the management of event communications, including web and print materials, invitation designs and mailings, and printed programs - Work to recruit, train, and manage high-level honorees and volunteer committees to leverage their networks for sponsorship and ticket sales - Actively maintain a portfolio of honoree prospects and event leadership prospects, focusing on building long-term relationships and moving them through the pipeline through continued stewardship and engagement. - Overseeing the compilation and management of solicitation and invitation lists and appropriate research - Overseeing the reconciliation of revenue and expenses with Finance Department; ensuring the timely collection of pledged gifts for fundraising events - Management of outside vendors and negotiation of contracts with competitive pricing - Serving as project lead for events that involve external stakeholders like government partners, such as ribbon cuttings and other opening events - Overseeing a staff of one, Special Events Manager, and empowering them to meet ambitious goals - Advancing a multi-year approach to cultivation of a pipeline of future honoree prospects and developing ways to engage them in the work of FHL - Providing consistent coaching, feedback, delegation, and development opportunities to build team capacity and readiness for increased responsibility. - Collaborating closely with Individual and Institutional Giving teams to align events with donor cultivation strategies, stewardship plans, and revenue projections. - Using data, post-event analysis, and donor insights to continuously refine event strategy and improve performance year over year. Requirements Qualifications - A minimum of seven to ten years fundraising experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in job description; proven track record of fundraising - Experience planning and executing highly successful fundraising galas and other events - Must be self-motivated, energetic, and highly organized team player - Demonstrated ability to pay absolute attention to detail and to manage volunteers, vendors, and sponsors - Outstanding writing and interpersonal communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fundraising software - Ability to work extended hours and occasional weekends as needed - Bachelor’s degree is required - Experience with Raisers Edge preferred - Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines This is a full-time exempt position with a salary range of $118,000 - $135,000, based upon experience and qualifications. The location for the role remains hybrid, with a requirement to physically report to the office a minimum of 3 days per week (located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in New York City). Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave - 20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with floating holidays & Winter Fridays, Discounts Citi Bike Membership - Discounts with vendors at the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood - Free entrance to the Whitney Museum - Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance - Commuter benefits - Flexible Spending Accounts - Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan - Employee Assistance Program - Growth & Development

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