National Director, Special Events (Denver)

Feb. 14, 2012

Denver, CO

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National Jewish Health:Careers

National Jewish Health located in Denver, Colorado, a world leader in research and the treatment of respiratory, immune and allergic disorders, is seeking a highly motivated and seasoned National Director for our Development Department specializing in Special Events.

The National Director , Special Events reports to the Vice President of Development. The successful individual will be a self-starter, have a proven tack record of profiling new high-end donors and gravitating existing donors to higher giving potential. This individual must be able to think outside the box and work with a variety of individuals. National Jewish Health is embarking on a multi-million dollar capital campaign and this individual will be intimately involved with the inner workings. The successful candidate will oversee the coordination, planning and implementation of local and regional special event strategies that complement our fundraising goals. This position is located in Denver, Colorado and will also assume a leadership role in cultivating relationships with donors and trustees as well as internal institutional departments. Must possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with others to promote teamwork.

A Vision for the Future

For more than 111 years, National Jewish Health has been at the forefront of research and medicine. Today, we are pioneering the new era of preventive and personalized medicine by integrating the latest scientific discoveries and coordinated care for respiratory, cardiac and immune diseases. The Board of Directors and the medical and scientific leadership of National Jewish Health have embraced and invested heavily in a bold vision to expand and integrate care and research. Our phased plan entails adding new facilities for patient care and state-of-the-art research labs. With the commitment of the institution's leadership and philanthropic partnerships national in scope, National Jewish Health is poised to take the next steps for a brilliant future.

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent written and oral communication and exceptional interpersonal skills required.

Education

Bachelor Degree required.

Certification and Licensure

None

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years experience with a minimum of one (1) year of management experience required.

- or - Any equivalent combination of Education and/or Experience

About National Jewish Health

National Jewish Health is one of the largest employers in Denver with 1,800 employees on campus and a total annual budget of $204 million (FY 2011).
A cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community, National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution.

National Jewish Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vet/ Tobacco Free Campus.