Development Director Social Events, Central TX (Home Based)

The physical location for the candidate selected must be located in Austin, TX or the surrounding suburbs. 

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 by 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, outreach and public policy initiatives to have 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 role of the Development Director, Social Events is to build and execute a best in class fundraising gala in the Central Texas market.  This position will be responsible for all revenue generating activities associated with a fundraising gala included but not limited to: prospecting, stewarding and activating an Event Chair, an executive leadership committee and a associate executive leadership committee, soliciting sponsorship, table sales and auction item solicitation, as well as building a community of supporters through various wrap around events. The revenue goal for this event is $700k with growth plans to exceed $1M over the next three years. 

What you will bring to the table 

• Develop year-round fundraising plan and budget to meet revenue goals.
• Maintain an ongoing pipeline of potential sponsors and donors.
• Create pipeline and utilize moves management to cultivate, solicit and close major gifts, corporate partnerships and foundation gifts in collaboration with Individual Giving and Corporate Partner teams. 
• Recruit, manage and engage event chair and fundraising leadership committees in partnership with the market Executive Director to drive new business and partnerships.
• Oversee multiple smaller events used to build an audience and drive revenue.
• Create personalized, high-level proposals for a variety of donor types and build solicitation teams. 
• Develop plan for the social event revenue levers including sponsorship, table sales, auction, paddle raise and pre and post event engagement.
• Manage with the assistance of the Event Experience team all event details and logistics.
• Prepare briefings and revenue analysis for leadership team to relay progress to ELT and/or national board of directors.
• Work with the Development Programs Strategy team to help inform the overall Social Event Program Series strategy, the development of centralized resources and the performance measurement of the event as it contributes to the overall series.
• Work with the Revenue Strategy team to ensure that best practices are being followed and evaluated for maximum fundraising success. 
• Travel throughout specific markets, territories or assigned area(s), and work in collaboration with market Executive Director and Vice President on identifying and cultivating potential major gift prospects in the community.
• Support Executive Director and other events in market as needed, collaborating with other staff to build a comprehensive pipeline of market support. 
• Provide leadership in building confidence and a strong working relationship between the community and Susan G. Komen as an organization.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Susan G. Komen mission and programs to promote the field and campaign fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain a productive and collaborative relationships with all Komen staff; participate on regional and enterprise projects and committees as appropriate
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

We know you will have and be able to

• Bachelor’s degree required and at least 7 years of progressive experience specifically in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Entrepreneurship.
• Proven track record of success leading gala fundraising events resulting in $1M+ revenue.
• Ability to work with high level executives and national and community board members to achieve event success. 
• Proven track record of success in creating personalized, high-level proposals for a variety of donor types.
• Experience building and leadin