Director, Signature Events

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

The Mass General Brigham Development Office represents a team of 400 vibrant collaborative skilled fundraising professionals. We are dedicated to inspiring visionary philanthropy that advances caring and curing for patients in Boston and around the world. Philanthropy enables Mass General Brigham to deliver the highest quality patient care pursue the most innovative and promising research train the brightest minds to become the next generation of healthcare leaders and expand and improve our world-class facilities. Join us in our mission to transform the future of medicine. The Mass General Brigham Development Office offers excellent benefits competitive salaries and a hybrid flexible work schedule.

To Apply:
Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments.

Job Summary

The Director of Signature Events is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the strategic development and execution of Mass General Brigham Developments premier fundraising events. This position oversees a portfolio of signature luncheons galas and cultivation programs that collectively raise $8-10M annually toward the organizations overall $21M events goal in support of institutional priorities. A core focus of this role is volunteer recruitment engagement and relationship management.

The Director serves as the primary architect of MGBs signature event volunteer strategy building and sustaining high-performing committees that drive fundraising success deepen donor relationships and strengthen long-term philanthropic engagement. This role requires a highly collaborative donor-centered and results-driven professional with exceptional organizational leadership and interpersonal skills.

Signature Event Strategy & Execution
Manage a team of 2-3 direct reports. Provide mentorship and coaching work with them to set and meet performance goals conduct evaluations and lead recruiting efforts when needed.
Lead the strategic development planning and implementation of MGBs portfolio of signature fundraising events.
Design and execute multi-year event strategies aligned with institutional priorities and fundraising goals.
Develop and manage comprehensive annual fundraising plans budgets timelines and revenue projections for luncheons galas and other signature programs.
Ensure exceptional donor volunteer and guest experiences that reflect MGBs brand and mission.
Oversee all aspects of event production including venues vendors programs sponsorships and logistics.

Volunteer Recruitment Engagement & Management
Lead the recruitment onboarding training and management of volunteer leadership and event committees.
Build strong trusted relationships with volunteer chairs and committee members.
Develop and implement best practices for volunteer engagement stewardship and recognition.
Partner with gift officers and leadership to identify cultivate and steward prospective volunteer leaders.
Provide ongoing guidance support and accountability to volunteers to maximize fundraising and participation outcomes.
Serve as the teams subject-matter expert in volunteer management and engagement strategy.

Fundraising & Revenue Leadership
Drive achievement of annual fundraising goals for signature events.
Partner closely with frontline fundraisers to support solicitation strategies sponsorship development and donor cultivation.
Develop targeted approaches to maximize sponsorships ticket sales and philanthropic giving.
Analyze performance metrics and adjust strategies to optimize results.

Program & Budget Management
Develop and manage event budgets ensuring strong financial stewardship and return on investment.
Monitor timelines deliverables and vendor contracts.
Implement systems for tracking revenue expenses and engagement outcomes.
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with institute leadership gift officers communications events and operations teams.
Serve as a key liaison between volunteers donors and internal partners.
Contribute to broader leadership engagement and fundraising initiatives.

Bachelors degree required and 7-10 years of related addition the ideal candidate will possess the following skills abilities and competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational time management problem solving and project management skills
• Command of Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook or the ability to learn them quickly
• Competency using videoconferencing platforms (Zoom and Teams preferred)
• Proficiency with data entry or data management in a database (Blackbaud CRM or Raisers Edge preferred)
• Attention to detail creativity and strong work ethic
• Desire and motivation to learn about the organization and fundraising
• Awareness of personal work styles in self and others
• Adaptability and flexibility in times of shifting priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse audiences
• Mission driven
• Ability to complete assigned projects and tasks independently or with minimal guidance

Hybrid

399 Revolution Drive

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$99465.60 - $141804.00/Annual

Grade

8

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

2200 The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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