Director of Special Events
Published on 10/03/2024Glenwood Academy - Glenwood, IL
Full TimeFully on-site
Description
The Director of Special Events will lead the implementation of designated events and campus development activities. The Director must demonstrate the ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively with leadership volunteers, senior management, and development colleagues. The candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, a problem solver, and possess strong writing and communication skills.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead in the development, resource management, and execution of all special event fundraising. Annual events currently include, but are not limited to Annual Golf Outing, Thanksgiving Luncheon, Bank of America Marathon, First Look for Charity
- Provide oversight and management of all event logistics, sponsorship solicitations, attendee registration, event database management, winning bidder follow-up, as well as in the design and production of event specific materials, such as invitations, program books, and signage.
- Assist in identifying volunteer needs and planning for each event, as well as in the staffing of event planning committees.
- Help identify potential donors (generated from event sponsorships and attendees), for Major Gifts and Annual Fund prospects.
- Grow existing event participation and donors.
- Maintain and update all needed event reports
- Utilize Raisers Edge database to document cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities, as well as event tracking.
Requirement
General Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proven track record of success and minimum of three years event experience
- Goal oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Database experience. Raisers Edge experience a plus.
- Possess a valid driver’s license as well as the ability to travel as needed to perform job duties.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position meets the FLSA requirements for Exempt.
About Glenwood Academy
Glenwood Academy eradicates poverty, injustice, and inequity through the power of residential education.
Glenwood Academy is a revolutionary private residential school that provides a supportive learning community for students grades 2-8, with a high school option at three local partner schools. Working hand-in-hand with parents and caregivers, the Glenwood experience builds the platform children need to be successful students and become outstanding citizens. We provide life-changing solutions for students who come from challenging solutions, and who have been impacted by poverty, violence, inadequate educational systems, as well as a lack of basic resources, such as food and shelter.
Glenwood Academy nurtures and educates good children from challenging situations by inspiring excellence, building character and strengthening community.
Location500 w 187th st, Glenwood, IL 60425
Websitehttps://www.glenwoodacademy.org/