Director, Event Programs – Distinguished Events

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🌵 Arizona, North Carolina, +1 more states – Remote

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💵 $90k - $100k / year

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🎪 Events

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American Cancer Society

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1913

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

🍽️ Food & Beverage

Healthcare • Consulting • Food & Beverage

American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Founded in 1913 by volunteers, it remains committed to its mission of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. The organization impacts over 55 million lives annually by offering diverse career opportunities in various disciplines and maintaining a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through programs like Hope Lodge and a 24/7 cancer helpline, American Cancer Society provides crucial support and information to those affected by cancer. It is also known for its public policy advocacy through the Cancer Action Network, making significant strides in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survival.

📋 Description

• Lead execution of the enterprise vision, direction and strategy for a best-in-class events portfolio with a multimillion-dollar fundraising target • Partner with department and program leadership to develop and execute strategies that maximize revenue and engagement with fundraising events • Ensure revenue goal achievement through collaboration with leadership, event staff, volunteers and partners • Coach and support staff managing fundraising events across volunteer leadership, sponsorship, event experience and stewardship • Lead and manage program-specific enterprise-wide projects and initiatives • Partner with marketing and operations teams to use data and insights and develop training, collateral and resources • Drive a donor-centric approach to revenue generation by cultivating and stewarding high-value relationships • Leverage consistent engagement strategies and shared portfolio management practices across markets • Advise market and event leadership on budgets and forecasting, ROI, and top- and bottom-line goals • Partner with enterprise development leaders to develop revenue growth strategies aligned with organizational priorities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience • 8+ years of fundraising experience in a large nonprofit setting • Preference for diversified income portfolio experience with a multi-million-dollar organization • Seasoned experience in fundraising events, volunteer management and cultivation, and strong understanding of market, community, and constituent experiences • Strong project management ability • Collaborative leadership, management, coaching and development of diverse staff • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Highly self-motivated and organized, with ability to meet deadlines • Excellent verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills • Creative problem solving • Ability to build formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization • Ability to analyze and integrate information from relevant sources • Ability to monitor financial and performance indicators and adjust activities to meet goals • Strong strategic planning skills • Ability to connect nationwide strategy with local execution • Ability to create consensus among cross-functional departments and teams • Ability to understand and work within a complex organizational structure • Ability to travel, including evening and weekend work

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy • Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Retirement benefits • Wellness programs • Professional development programs to enhance staff skills