Director of Donor Engagement –Special Events

Job Title: Director of Donor Engagement –Special Events
Department: Donor Engagement
Reports To: Sr. Dir of Development Services
Classification: Full Time, Salary / Exempt
Supervises: None
Location: Sarasota, FL

General Overview:
As part of the Donor Engagement Team, the Director of Donor Engagement -Special Events plays a vital role in advancing the goals of the Donor Engagement Team. This Director leads event strategy planning to support the overall mission of the organization; directs and manages fundraising events, along with donor cultivation and stewardship activities to ensure development fundraising goals are met; interacts with donors and board members and participates in fundraising events to develop relationships with constituencies; and works with the Donor Engagement Team to establish objectives and achieve goals in a culture that cares deeply about stewardship and working as part of a team of development professionals.

Responsibilities:
• Work with Donor Engagement Team and Senior Management to develop an organization-wide event strategy that aligns with and supports the mission of Sarasota Orchestra.
• In coordination with the Sr. Director of Development Services, develop and maintain fundraising event and stewardship activity budgets to ensure departmental financial goals are met.
• Plan, execute and lead all aspects of the fundraising events and stewardship activities.
• Nurture cross-departmental collaboration and communication to ensure a smooth outcome for all fundraising events and stewardship activities. Coordinate event dates and needs with the Orchestra production schedule and other departments as appropriate.
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