LifeMoves
Director of Events and Donor Engagement
LifeMoves, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Job Details
Level : Experienced
Job Location : Corporate Headquarters - Santa Clara, CA
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : 4 Year Degree
Salary Range : $112,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift : Day
Job Category : Nonprofit - Social ServicesABOUT US: LifeMoves is one of the largest and most effective providers of interim housing and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. Since 1987, our mission has been to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency.CULTURE: LifeMoves staff are dedicated to serving our community. Our team addresses important social issues with passion and creativity. We foster personal growth through ongoing investment in the professional development of our staff.Position summary:Reporting to the VP, Philanthropy, the Director of Events and Donor Engagement leads the creation of significant and meaningful donor engagement in our mission through the leadership of our events and content sharing, being a core leader that helps frontline fundraisers raise over $25M in private revenue. The Director will be a collaborative leader working across all teams with strong project management skills and attention to detail, a deep understanding of donor engagement and experience, highly organized, and a proven track record of leading major fundraising events.Events leadership:Comprehensive Event Leadership: Lead the strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of a diverse range of events including the Ride to End Homelessness, our annual benefit luncheon, intimate gatherings, webinars, and other agency events.
Project Management: Develop a timeline of responsibilities, coordinating and following up with staff and stakeholders.
Manage Development Events Calendar: Coordinate across the organization to develop a calendar of events aligned with agency and development initiatives.
Program and Presentation Excellence: Ensure that each event effectively communicates the mission and impact of LifeMoves.
Vendor Management: Work with vendors to execute events, ensuring competitive bidding for products and services to effectively manage event costs.
Donor Engagement: Collaborate with teams to secure attendance from donors and stakeholders.
Event Marketing: Spearhead event marketing in coordination with the Development and Marketing teams to attract and engage supporters.
Revenue Generation: Partner with frontline fundraiser leaders to develop strategies to establish and meet revenue goals for each event.
Budget Management: Develop event-specific budgets and manage events to budget.
Continuous Improvement: Evaluate the success of each event and identify areas for improvement.
Position Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Minimum of seven years’ experience successfully planning and executing large-scale events.
Demonstrated experience leading or participating in the gathering and sharing of client stories.
Results-oriented, strategic thinker, highly responsive, proactive, and thorough in follow through.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Creative thinker with a passion for creating meaningful experiences for guests.
Familiarity with fundraising strategies and donor engagement tactics.
Understanding of the issues faced by unhoused individuals.
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, etc.LifeMoves is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Level : Experienced
Job Location : Corporate Headquarters - Santa Clara, CA
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : 4 Year Degree
Salary Range : $112,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift : Day
Job Category : Nonprofit - Social ServicesABOUT US: LifeMoves is one of the largest and most effective providers of interim housing and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. Since 1987, our mission has been to provide interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency.CULTURE: LifeMoves staff are dedicated to serving our community. Our team addresses important social issues with passion and creativity. We foster personal growth through ongoing investment in the professional development of our staff.Position summary:Reporting to the VP, Philanthropy, the Director of Events and Donor Engagement leads the creation of significant and meaningful donor engagement in our mission through the leadership of our events and content sharing, being a core leader that helps frontline fundraisers raise over $25M in private revenue. The Director will be a collaborative leader working across all teams with strong project management skills and attention to detail, a deep understanding of donor engagement and experience, highly organized, and a proven track record of leading major fundraising events.Events leadership:Comprehensive Event Leadership: Lead the strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of a diverse range of events including the Ride to End Homelessness, our annual benefit luncheon, intimate gatherings, webinars, and other agency events.
Project Management: Develop a timeline of responsibilities, coordinating and following up with staff and stakeholders.
Manage Development Events Calendar: Coordinate across the organization to develop a calendar of events aligned with agency and development initiatives.
Program and Presentation Excellence: Ensure that each event effectively communicates the mission and impact of LifeMoves.
Vendor Management: Work with vendors to execute events, ensuring competitive bidding for products and services to effectively manage event costs.
Donor Engagement: Collaborate with teams to secure attendance from donors and stakeholders.
Event Marketing: Spearhead event marketing in coordination with the Development and Marketing teams to attract and engage supporters.
Revenue Generation: Partner with frontline fundraiser leaders to develop strategies to establish and meet revenue goals for each event.
Budget Management: Develop event-specific budgets and manage events to budget.
Continuous Improvement: Evaluate the success of each event and identify areas for improvement.
Position Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Minimum of seven years’ experience successfully planning and executing large-scale events.
Demonstrated experience leading or participating in the gathering and sharing of client stories.
Results-oriented, strategic thinker, highly responsive, proactive, and thorough in follow through.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Creative thinker with a passion for creating meaningful experiences for guests.
Familiarity with fundraising strategies and donor engagement tactics.
Understanding of the issues faced by unhoused individuals.
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, etc.LifeMoves is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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