Job Description:

Title:   Director of Donor Engagement and Events

Division: Corporate

Status: Exempt

Reports to:   SVP

Revision date: 9/2025

Management Level/ Supervises: Staff in philanthropy, events, grants dept

Job Classification:

Job Family Group: Foundations

PURPOSE           

According to prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state, federal and accreditation regulations and reporting to the SVP incumbent will lead the strategic development and execution of high-impact events to advance Mission impacting organizational goals, ensuring a strong market presence, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strategic Event Leadership
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy that supports fundraising, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Conceptualize and launch innovative event formats, including salon series and thought-leadership forums, to position the organization as a national leader in its field.
  • Curate differentiated, mission-driven experiences that reflect excellence, innovation, and impact.
• Fundraising & Donor Engagement
  • Design and implement engagement events tailored to diverse audiences, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners.
  • Lead the planning and execution of the annual flagship golf outing, maximizing revenue and donor experience.
  • Cultivate in-kind donations and sponsorships to offset event costs and enhance value.
• Operational Excellence
  • Oversee all aspects of event operations including site selection, vendor management, logistics, budgeting, registration, volunteer coordination, and on-site execution.
  • Track event metrics, evaluate ROI, and report outcomes to leadership.
  • Advocate for additional staffing and resources as the program scales.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with internal stakeholders including philanthropy, marketing, and communications teams to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Collaborate on the biannual National Conference to integrate Foundation objectives.
  • Work closely with fundraising leaders to synchronize event strategy with donor cultivation efforts.
• Systems & Compliance
  • Ensure all activities are executed in compliance with applicable policies and procedures and documented in the event/donor database system.

EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem-solving methods.

• Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.

• With respect to Resident Rights, ensure all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.

• Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET— Director of Donor Engagement and Events

Education:         Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Communications, Psychology, Hospitality or related fields required or equivalent experience. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) accredited certification a plus.  

Experience:        Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit event management, with a strong track record of leading high-impact, six-figure fundraising events and donor-focused thought-leadership programs.

Proven success in designing and executing events that engage high-net-worth donors and deliver elevated, luxury-caliber experiences. Knowledge of elevated donor experience, stewardship and donor communications and solicitations.

Preferred knowledge of senior living, affordable housing, or healthcare-related services.

Demonstrated expertise in project and budget management, with experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic outcomes. Expertise in the non-profit industry and mission aligned business models.

Mental:              Must have excellent communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.  Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English, as well as the ability to make self-understood.

Skills:                   Must have strong working knowledge of professional software (Microsoft Office suite, event management platforms, Blackbaud CRMs etc.) with Event/Donor database management experience. Must have the capacity for learning new software quickly. Must be self-directed, highly organized, and able to manage concurrent assignments. High emotional intelligence (EQ) required. 

Travel:                Some travel required up to 50% to attend local and national events/conferences.

Licensure:          N/A

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Vision:                Normal: Consistent with standard workflow.

With respect to said job description, estimate the daily time spent performing the following activities.

Rare ( R) = 0-24%; Sometimes ( S) = 25-49%; Frequent ( F) = 50-74%; Continuous ( C) = 75% plus

R = Climbing                                   R = Stooping                     Lifting / Carrying;              S = 10-25 lbs.

S = Standing                                    R = Pushing                                                                 S = 26-50 lbs.

F = Sitting                                        R = Pulling                                                                   R = 51-75 lbs.

S = Walking                                     S = Driving                        `                                          R = 76 plus lbs.

Working Conditions:                    Office based. Due to occasional work in health care facilities, exposure to some disagreeable conditions such as noise, odors, illness, infection and physical contact with disruptive residents.

Consequences of Errors:             Substantial. High monetary responsibility.

Supervision Received:                  General supervision:  Employee generally operates by himself/herself checking with supervisor when in doubt.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.