Director Of Special Events (Pompano Beach)

Feb. 3, 2012

Miami, FL

Confidential

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Director of Special Events

If you are a dynamic individual who can coordinate galas and events for 400 or more individuals, all while managing a dedicated, hard working Special Events staff (within budget), achieving fundraising goals, and acquiring new donors, then this is an opportunity of a lifetime for you.

Overall Responsibilities:

Manage the Special Events Department activities and staff as well as all administrative aspects of the department including development, strategic planning, and cost control/budgeting Direct and oversee the department's event activities throughout the country for the purpose of acquiring new donors (both individual and corporate donors), and attain a higher level of commitment, participation, and charitable giving from existing donors while creating a positive awareness of Food For The Poor

Expand existing events, create new events, and identify new galas in the Florida market

Qualifications:

BS or BA degree in marketing or a related field

Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, public relations, event coordination with a successful track record in a wide spectrum of events; major gifts experience and nonprofit experience preferred

Knowledge of fundraising, marketing, finance, major gifts solicitation, and donor relations

Understanding of Food For The Poor's vision and mission

Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, including public relations and diplomacy

Strong organizational, time management, and negotiating skills, schedule driven, detail oriented

Creative and self-motivated Strategic planning skills

Supervisory skills, including hiring and training staff

Flexible with ability to travel

Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Publisher,

Outlook and AS400 database systems, plus Internet and social media proficiency required Hiring Organization: Qualified Creatives