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Director, Conferences and Events Strategist

2 months ago

Washington, United States Council on Foundations Full time
About the Role

The Council on Foundations is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Conferences and Events to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies for our in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences and events.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conferences and Events Leadership
    • Develop and implement overall goals, event planning timelines, and related budgets for large convenings.
    • Support content strategy for Building Together and Leading Locally conferences and other large convenings programming, including development of programs, learning design, and overall event schedule.
    • Lead on contract negotiation and manage relationships with vendors, speakers, talent, consultants, and agencies.
    • Lead on event logistics for large convenings, including site visits, on-site management, staffing plans, production of plenary sessions, breakouts, special events, and offsites.
    • In collaboration with the event team and stakeholders, manage kickoff and planning meetings, develop work plans, and drive all pre-production needs.
    • Research and implement best practices for future conferences and events.
    • Maintain approved provider status for Council events with various accreditation entities.
  • Cross-Departmental Responsibilities
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including communications and marketing, development, executive office, and consultants, to ensure event objectives and timelines are met.
    • Partner with the Director, Organizational Learning to develop key performance indicators and conduct thorough post-event evaluations.
    • Deliver clear communications across stakeholders and teams that engage and inform staff about the planning and delivery of large convenings.
    • Contribute to overarching organization and department goals by participating in cross-functional working groups.
  • Team Leadership and Development
    • Provide managerial oversight, guidance, and direction to the Manager, Conferences & Events and the Associate, Conferences & Events.
    • Develop and grow the capacity of team members through coaching and modeling.
    • Cultivate and nurture a positive and inclusive team culture.
    • Model the Council's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and lead efforts to embed this commitment in organizational systems and events.