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Essential Job Responsibilities:

Events Management

• In support of the GBBGC mission, work with the Executive Director, Director of Development, and event committees to develop strategy and approach for each event.
• Provide project management leadership for signature events, including the Gala, Alumni & Friends Golf and Pickleball Outing, and 5–6 additional fundraising and stewardship
  events annually, ensuring all components are successfully executed.
• Create and execute stewardship plans for all event sponsors.
• Create and maintain event budgets; efficient management of events to ensure that established revenue goals are met while staying within the approved budgets.
• Manage event expenses to achieve acceptable cost to raise a dollar.
• Strong event committee management skills to ensure accountability and success of each event.
• Strong negotiation skills to ensure GBBGC receives the most advantageous financial outcomes.
• Work closely with other Development team members to ensure a holistic approach for special event sponsors.
• Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Media to develop and implement the marketing, advertising, and social media plans for all events.
• Provide monthly reporting to the Executive Director, Director of Development, and event committees for each event.
• Ensure all required licenses and liability/insurance forms are secured in a timely manner.
• Provide thorough analysis of each event following the event.

Corporate Partnership Fundraising

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsors and partners in support of fundraising events and overall development goals.
• Secure and grow corporate sponsorship revenue through strategic outreach, customized partnership proposals, and year-round engagement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and Board of Directors to identify high-value corporate funding opportunities and align sponsorships with GBBGC’s mission and impact.
• Work closely with the Director of Community Outreach & Government Affairs to ensure local partnerships and participation in all events.
• Maintain and grow a portfolio of corporate partners by delivering high-touch stewardship experiences, benefit fulfillment, and performance reporting.
• Qualifications and Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in business, public relations, communications and/or marketing preferred.

Minimum of five years’ experience planning large-scale special events for a non-profit required.

• Experience working with volunteer committees required.
• Strong strategic, economic thinking and project management skills required.
• Proven track record of success with special events fundraising demonstrating creation, execution, and growth of events.
• Available to work occasional long hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to reach goals and complete activities.
• Proven track record of leading teams to achieve goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while completing multiple assignments.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of non-profit software programs and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with DonorPerfect a plus.