Director of Special Events

The Director of Special Events generates general operating revenue,
increases the organizations visibility, and cultivates relationships
through special events, marketing initiatives and other fundraisers.

Duties:

• Devising a strategy, including preparing budgets, for promoting,
  coordinating, and implementing special events within the context of the
  organizations fundraising goals.
• Supervising and managing all special events, including dinners,
  lunches, receptions, raffles, auctions, and lectures, as well as
  departmental events.
• Directing public relations efforts for fundraising activities.
• Working with appropriate outside vendors, including printers, graphic
  designers, and caterers.
• Acknowledging, tracking and reporting on event donations.
• Detailing and acknowledging contributions from Board of Directors.
• Helping maintain lists on Raisers Edge.
• Supervising volunteer coordination.
• Assisting Director of Development with soliciting underwriting and
  in-kind contributions.
• Working with the President/CEO, Director of Development and Board
  of Directors to raise public visibility and develop additional sources of
  funding.

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years experience in planning and implementing
fundraising events and working knowledge of Raisers Edge is required.
Candidates should also possess excellent organization, written and
verbal communication skills.

Application Instructions:

Please submit resume, references, and writing sample to:

Personnel
Department,
SED Search, HSNY, 128 W. 58th Street,
New York, NY
10019.