Development Director, Signature Events

4 weeks ago


Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States JDRF Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development Director, Signature Events to join our team at JDRF. This is a unique opportunity to lead our Signature Events program and drive fundraising efforts to support our mission to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Signature Events program, including the Gala and Golf events.
  • Lead a team of three direct reports and provide guidance and support to ensure successful event execution.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with key donors and volunteers, with a focus on individual giving and corporate sponsorship.
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of prospects and donors, and identify new opportunities for growth and development.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and Development Director, Peer-to-Peer, to direct the efforts of the Corporate Development Committee.
  • Utilize CRM platform (Salesforce) to track portfolio and moves management progress, and provide frequent financial input, including budget building, updates, forecasts, and revenue reports.
Requirements
  • Seven (7) years of professional fundraising experience, with a clear record of success in fundraising and relationship management in a complex, mission-driven organization.
  • Three or more (3+) years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Passion for grassroots fundraising preferred.
  • College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Track record of success in donor development, donor stewardship, soliciting and closing corporate gifts, and execution of a Gala or similar large-scale event.
  • Experienced with staff and volunteer management, including committee development and succession planning.
  • Demonstrated experience with fundraising and event management, including budgeting and forecasting.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a dynamic and dedicated team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with T1D.

Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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