Development Director - Special Events
Development Director - Special Events
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$ 60000 - 65000
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Development Director Special Events
Position location: St. Louis Missouri
Company website: www.stlbsa
Position Summary:
This position reports to the Director of Development and serves on the Development team. This individual is responsible for executing special events which includes but is not limited to: recruiting and managing committees meeting sponsorship/fundraising goals handling event logistics creating communication materials related to events. He or she will collaborate with the Director of Development to develop strategies and implement tactics to increase event support that further the mission and advance the goals of Greater St. Louis Area Scouting
Specific Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead all aspects of the six council special events as well as look for ways to raise dollars through new special events where applicable.
- Identify cultivate solicit and steward current and prospective donors who specifically give to special events.
- Discover and manage prospects oversee and execute the closing of sponsorship asks.
- Prospect and build relationships with committee volunteers giving specific attention to event chairs.
- Responsible for planning and implementing cultivation events as identified by the Director of Development.
- Monitor and prepare budgets and reports related to all special events.
- Develop printed materials for all events such as save the dates invitations programs and AV at events (i.e. power point etc.
- Manage online giving as it relates to special events (i.e. online auction).
- Assist with other development team initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned and as a member of the Development Team.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required with a minimum of 35 years of advancement experience.
- Experience in special event planning and .
- Demonstrated skill in gift solicitation.
- Graphic design experience a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to represent the Greater St. Louis Area Scouting to external constituents and work effectively with internal constituents across all levels.
- Experience in identifying training and motivating volunteers.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel and PowerPoint); experience with Raisers Edge donor software or similar fundraising software a plus.
- Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a teamoriented environment.
- Willingness to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
Salary Range: $60000 $65000 per year
Benefits:
The Greater St. Louis Area Council is an equalopportunity employer. Professional Scouting offers benefits to include medical prescription coverage dental vision life insurance longterm disability accidental death a defined benefit retirement plan family medical leave maternity leave plus compensation for authorized and approved businessrelated expenses to include phone and mileage reimbursement. We also offer a generous vacation policy and holiday observances.
Education:
- Bachelors (Required)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
How to apply: Complete the application process. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
