Special Events Director

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

General Description of the Position:

The Foundation Events Director is an integral member of the Black Hills Works Foundation team. The position is the lead event planner for all foundation events, including fundraising, legacy, volunteer and donor appreciation. Event organization includes goal setting, budget management, selection of venues, coordination with vendors, logistics, and ensuring smooth on-site execution. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, vendor negotiation, and donor communication. The Events Director is also expected to contribute new ideas to engage donors through events and experiences, and contribute to the overall fundraising goals of Black Hills Works Foundation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent business or non-profit experience preferred
• Experience with development, event planning, and execution of events, CRM experience a plus
• Must excel at project management, multitasking, and organization, and work with staff at all levels
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to sit or stand for long durations, and lift approximately 30 lbs

Responsibilities:

1. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to drive the fundraising experiences of the agency, develop corporate donor relationships, and assist with the overall strategy/direction of the foundation's goals
2. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with foundation partners, public entities, media outlets, donors, volunteers, program participants, and their families
3. Develop relationships with potential sponsors, ask for support, steward, and educate on the benefits of partnering with the organization
4. Organize and execute all special events/experiences from concept creation, goal setting and budgets, marketing/promotion, database, photography, collaborating vendors/sponsors/participants, and all follow up
5. Execute all events of the annual fund plan, including fundraising events, facility tours for sponsors and donors, traveling dinners, legacy events, and any other donor experiences that may arise
6. Develop, implement, and monitor systems and procedures necessary for the smooth operation of special events, both internal and those executed by external partners
7. Assist in the tracking of event related key performance indicators and goals for leadership and board reporting
8. Develop and maintain a positive community profile through public education events, presentations, Walk through the Works, and facility tours
9. Serve on various agency and community committees, as related to the roles and responsibilities of the position and department
10. Continue to learn techniques to enhance the agency's public persona through events and donor experiences
11. Ensure the agency's purpose, mission, vision, and values are exhibited and reflected at events
12. Process all confidential matters with due care and security
13. Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
14. Some weekends and evenings required

Black Hills Works Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.