Director of Events and Engagement

ABOUT LIFEMOVES

LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of interim housing and services for homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our mission is to end homelessness by providing interim supportive housing tailored services and building collaborative partnerships. With over two dozen interim supportive housing communities and more on the way LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Director of Events and Engagement lead the strategy and execution of high-impact engagement through LifeMoves events and donor-focused experiences and communications strengthening relationships with current donors inspiring continued support and helping volunteers meaningfully connect with our mission. As a key cross-functional leader this role supports the organizations efforts to meet annual private revenue goals by producing experiences that build loyalty deepen connection and drive giving.

This role bridges both front-of-house and back-of-house responsibilitiesstrategically supporting fundraising teams with a steady stream of compelling engagement opportunities while also connecting directly with supporters and community stakeholders. The Director brings a deep understanding of donor experience volunteer engagement and values-based storytelling with a proven track record of executing high-performing fundraising events.

In addition to leading donor events the Director will inform the strategy and systems that shape volunteer engagementensuring those experiences are mission-aligned thoughtfully designed and integrated into a broader journey that can lead to long-term support. A strong sensitivity to ethical storytelling and a commitment to centering the voices of LifeMoves clients especially those with lived experience of homelessness is essential.

This role is a hybrid role 2 days in admin office and three days remotely.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Event Strategy & Execution:

Lead the strategy planning and execution of a wide range of donor-focused events including the annual Benefit Luncheon donor salons webinars and select community engagement gatherings. Ensure each event is thoughtfully designed mission-aligned and contributes to deepening relationships with current supporters while also creating opportunities to broaden awareness and bring new supporters to LifeMoves.

• Project Management & Cross-Team Coordination:

Oversee event timelines and deliverables using tools like and RACI frameworks to drive clarity accountability and timely execution. Serve as the central project lead across Development Marketing Programs and Operations ensuring alignment and effective communication at every stage.

• Donor Engagement Calendar:

Manage and maintain a comprehensive calendar of donor and engagement events ensuring strategic timing and integration with major fundraising and campaign efforts.

• Program & Content Design:

In partnership with the Marketing and Development teams shape compelling event programs and speaker experiences that highlight LifeMoves mission impact and urgency centered on ethical strengths-based storytelling that reflects client voices with care and integrity.

• Vendor & Partner Management:

Lead vendor sourcing contracting and coordination for all events including AV venue catering production and designto ensure quality cost-effectiveness and alignment with LifeMoves standards.

• Donor & Stakeholder Participation:

Partner closely with Development and Marketing teams to secure attendance and participation from individual donors corporate sponsors and community partners. Support frontline fundraisers by aligning event strategy with cultivation stewardship and solicitation efforts.

• Marketing & Promotion:

Collaborate with the Marketing and Development teams to design multi-channel promotion strategies that increase visibility drive event attendance and support fundraising goals.

• Volunteer Experience Strategy:

Refine existing and build new volunteer engagement strategies and experiencesfor individuals schools faith-based organizations and corporate partners that deepen involvement and guide participants toward deeper engagement and financial support

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent that includes 710 years of experience leading complex large-scale fundraising and donor engagement events in nonprofit or mission-driven settings with a proven track record of driving giving building community and embodying the organizations mission and values.

• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously and deliver on time and within budget.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with Salesforce and project management platform

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and manage external vendors and partners

• Experience designing and executing volunteer or community engagement programs that inspire long-term support and align with fundraising goals

• Experience developing and managing event budgets with an ability to forecast and report on ROI for each event.

• Comfort using data and post-event analytics to iterate on programming and demonstrate impact to leadership.

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive design and ADA-compliant logistics ensuring events are welcoming to people of all abilities and backgrounds.

• Deep commitment to equity and ethical storytelling practicesespecially when engaging clients or individuals with lived experience

COMPENTENCIES

• Executive Disposition: Demonstrating a poised credible and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect conveying an image that is consistent with the organizations vision and values.

• Operational Execution and Accountability: Translates strategy into action ensuring efficient and effective implementation. Establishes clear goals tracks progress and holds teams accountable for results.

• Championing the Vision: Cultivates commitment to fundamental strategic and cultural change throughout LifeMoves even if the change is radical to align with the organizations evolving vision and strategic plan.

• Financial Management: Manages budgets expenses and resources responsibly to meet financial targets.

• Conflict Resolution and Risk Management: Navigates workplace challenges and resolves conflicts constructively. Proactively identifies risks and develops strategies to mitigate issues.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Senior Manager Volunteer Programs

• Corporate Partner and Community Engagement Coordinator

• Corporate Partnerships and Community Engagement Associate

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk hear and communicate with both adult professionals. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee must frequently stand walk sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package.

LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age race color religion sex national origin political affiliation marital status physical or mental disability (non-disqualifying) sexual orientation membership or non-membership in an employee organization personal favoritism lived experiences or any other non-merit-based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi-cultural of color Native/Indigenous with disabilities who identify as LGBTQIA or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive equitable and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of LifeMoves. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job reasonably required for its performance or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holders responsibility.

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