The physical location for the candidate selected must be located in Los Angeles or Orange County, CA.
WHO WE ARE!
Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.
Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!
What you will be doing in the role of a Development Director, Social Events
The Development Director, Social Events will build and execute a premier $1M+ fundraising gala in Orange County. This role encompasses all revenue-generating activities including executive committee recruitment and activation, sponsorship solicitation, table sales, auction procurement, and year-round community engagement through strategic cultivation events.
What you will bring to the table
Strategic Planning & Revenue Generation
- Develop and execute comprehensive annual fundraising plan and budget to achieve $1M+ revenue goal
- Build and maintain robust pipeline of sponsors, donors, and prospects using moves management methodology
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants in collaboration with Individual Giving and Corporate Partner teams
- Create compelling, customized proposals for diverse donor segments and assemble effective solicitation teams
Leadership & Relationship Management
- Recruit, manage, and engage Event Chair and executive/associate leadership committees in partnership with market Executive Director
- Provide leadership in strengthening community confidence and relationships with Susan G. Komen
- Build strategic partnerships with high-level executives, board members, and community leaders
Event Execution
- Oversee multiple cultivation events designed to expand donor base and drive incremental revenue
- Manage all event logistics and details in collaboration with Event Experience team
- Optimize revenue levers including sponsorships, table sales, auction, paddle raise, and pre/post-event engagement
Collaboration & Reporting
- Prepare briefings and revenue analyses for leadership, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and Board of Directors
- Partner with Development Programs Strategy team to inform Social Event Series strategy and centralized resource development
- Work with Revenue Strategy team to implement and evaluate fundraising best practices
- Support market Executive Director and additional events as needed, building comprehensive market support pipeline
- Travel throughout territory to identify and cultivate major gift prospects
- Maintain collaborative relationships across all Komen departments; participate in regional and enterprise-wide initiatives
Mission Advancement
- Maintain current knowledge of Susan G. Komen mission, programs, and fundraising initiatives
- Serve as mission ambassador within the community
We know you will have and be able to
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Entrepreneurship; other equivalencies considered and 7-10 years of progressive development experience
- Proven track record leading gala events generating $1M+ in revenue
- Demonstrated success in major gift identification, cultivation, and closing
- Experience creating high-level, customized proposals for varied donor constituencies
- Strong ability to recruit, build, and lead effective solicitation teams
- Expertise working with C-suite executives and board members
- Excellent fundraising planning and budget management capabilities
- Experience building sustainable donors and sponsor pipelines
- Proficiency with Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) systems
- Outstanding interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong leadership, stewardship, and relationship-building abilities
- Passion for and knowledge of Susan G. Komen's mission and programs
- Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel 30%+ based on seasonal business needs
- Travel requirements required outside of your home office will be up to 30% or more depending on our business needs.
So, what’s in it for you?
Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures. This is what Komen provides away from the computer:
- Competitive salary of $70,000 - $90,000/annual, exact compensation ranges are based on a range of factors including but not limited to the labor market, job level, internal equity, and budget. Offers given will take into consideration the candidate's skills, education, experience, geographic location, and other necessary credentials.
- Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
- Unlimited Paid Time Off Plan
- Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
- Bi-weekly work from home stipend
- Parental leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- A culture of learning and development
- And so much more!
Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction. Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market. Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department.
Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for people without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.
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#LI-REMOTE
The physical location for the candidate selected must remain within the contiguous United States. In the event a move is expected to occur by the candidate selected, it must be approved by Komen's HR team prior to the move.
