We Have Job Openings!

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• 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 each event ensuring all components are successfully executed.
• Create and execute stewardship plan 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.
• Work closely with the Director of Community Outreach & Government Affairs to ensure local partnerships and participation in all events.
• Provide monthly reporting to 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.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in business, public relations, communications and/or marketing preferred.
• Minimum of seven years overall work experience with a minimum of five years’ experience planning large special events for a non-profit 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.
• Proven track-record of leading teams to achieve goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while completing multiple assignments.
• Strict attention to detail is required. Excellent communication, presentation, assessment, problem solving and time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of non-profit software programs and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with DonorPerfect CRM a plus.