Associate Director, Premier Event

About the role

Responsible for leading the strategy, planning, execution, and growth of a premier large-scale fundraising event with accountability for $1M+ in annual revenue. Drives revenue through strategic relationship management, corporate partnerships, volunteer leadership engagement, and donor cultivation. Collaborates across functions to deliver a best-in-class event experience, strengthen the donor pipeline, and advance broader organizational fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Builds, sustains, and advances high-impact relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteer leaders, and community partners to drive revenue growth and long-term engagement. (30%)
• Develops and executes fundraising strategies for a premier large-scale event, including sponsorship acquisition, donor cultivation, pipeline development, and participant engagement. (20%)
• Recruits, engages, and mobilizes executive volunteers, event chairs, ambassadors, and leadership teams to support fundraising success and community visibility. (15%)
• Oversees delivery of a best-in-class event experience through leadership of planning, logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and brand execution. (15%)
• Collaborates cross-functionally to align event efforts with broader organizational priorities, donor strategies, and revenue goals. (10%)
• Monitors financial performance, evaluates results, and adjusts strategies to optimize revenue growth, return on investment, and overall event impact. (10%)

Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ years successful experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, volunteer partnership, and relationship development.

Skills

• Demonstrated success driving revenue growth through donor, sponsor, and volunteer engagement.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with high-impact stakeholders and community leaders.
• Experience leading complex, high-profile fundraising events with a focus on growth, donor experience, and return on investment.
• Ability to recruit, engage, and develop volunteer leadership and executive-level partners.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze performance and adjust strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
• Ability to lead through influence, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Travel Requirements

• Limited travel to meetings, training, and events.
• Expectation of being external in the market an average of 3 days per week.
• Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings, events, and programs.

Pay

The starting rate is $85,000 to $95,000. The final candidate's relevant experience and skills will be considered before an offer is extended.

Benefits

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