Senior Director of Events - Rathgeber Village CampusSenior Director of Events (Rathgeber Village Campus)SAFE Alliance seeks a Senior Director of Events for the Executive & Administrative Services program in the Development & Grants department. The Senior Director of Events partners with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to develop and execute a comprehensive event fundraising strategy that advances SAFE's mission and achieves annual revenue goals. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for SAFE's four signature annual fundraising events, including the SAFE Gala, Truck-or-Treat, Celebration Luncheon, and a fourth event to be determined. Through engagement with volunteer committees, SAFE's Board of Directors, corporate partners, donors, and community leaders, the Senior Director drives sponsorship growth, donor engagement, fundraising performance, and successful event execution.
Perks and Benefits of Working at SAFE Alliance:*
- Employee Only: Health insurance, short-term disability, and life insurance are employer paid with an option to purchase additional dependent coverage.
- Eligibility for Paid time off accruals of up to 15 days a year prorated based on hire date and hours worked.
- 8 standard paid holidays throughout the year.
- Depending on your date of hire, up to 4 Personal Holidays are granted to use at your preference throughout the year.
- A comprehensive voluntary benefits plan that includes dental, vision, flexible spending, and various insurance programs including pet insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with an ability to contribute immediately. You can earn an employer match of 100% up to 1% of your pay and a discretionary contribution of 2% of your pay whether you contribute to the Plan, after one year of eligible service.
- SAFE Alliance benefit plans are effective the first day of the month following thirty days of continuous employment.
Benefit plans and benefit start dates are prorated based on date of hire and hours worked. Eligibility in employer paid benefits, paid time off and holidays are dependent upon full-time employment status and/or hours worked and may be subject to change.
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- Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. You will be contacted via email regarding the status of your application whether you have been selected or not to move forward in the process.
- All new employees regardless of status will be required to start their employment on either the 1st or 16th of the month. If the 1st or 16th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the start date will be moved to Friday or Monday, respectively.
- All employees will be required to attend a three-day new employee orientation that is held both in-person and virtually the first three business days of the month.
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Position Details:FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Language: No bilingual language requirement or language differential is specified for this position.
Annual Salary: $100,000 to $110,000 dependent upon experience.
Certification & Training: New Employee Orientation and annual HIPAA training are required. Core Advocate Training is not required.
Location: Full-time, hybrid role based at SAFE's Rathgeber Village Campus in the Mueller area of Austin, Texas. The position requires regular in-person engagement at SAFE locations and community venues, with some remote/hybrid work permitted based on organizational needs.
Driving: This position requires driving. You must have a valid, State of Texas Driver's License (If in possession of an out-of-state license, obtain a State of Texas Driver's License within 90 days of beginning employment.) AND at least three (3) consecutive years of driving experience OR one (1) year of driving experience if over 27 years of age AND an acceptable driving record that covers at least the last three years of driver history.
The Senior Director of Events must maintain a flexible schedule based on organizational needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Some travel in the community or between campuses is required, with occasional regional and limited overnight travel.
Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check if applicable), as well as a pre-employment drug screen and TB test, if applicable.
All employees are required to comply with policies regarding COVID-19, which may be subject to change. COVID vaccines are still highly recommended, and we encourage employees to get vaccinated if they are able.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Event Fundraising Strategy and Revenue Growth - Partner with the Chief Development Officer to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for SAFE's four signature annual events.
- Establish event-specific fundraising plans and strategies aligned with organizational revenue goals and development priorities.
- Identify opportunities to expand event revenue, strengthen fundraising performance, and increase long-term philanthropic support.
- Monitor progress toward fundraising goals and adjust strategies to address emerging opportunities and challenges.
Corporate Sponsorships and Donor Engagement - Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsors, individual donors, major gift prospects, and community partners.
- Develop and implement sponsorship strategies to secure new financial commitments, retain existing sponsors, and increase sponsorship investments.
- Manage assigned donor and sponsor relationships, including developing proposals, negotiating sponsorship benefits within approved parameters, and coordinating stewardship activities.
- Build relationships with corporate executives, philanthropic partners, and community leaders to expand SAFE's fundraising networks.
- Collaborate with Development staff to identify opportunities for continued donor engagement and future philanthropic investment.
Volunteer Committee and Board Engagement - Recruit, engage, and coordinate volunteer event committees to support fundraising, sponsorship solicitation, and event participation.
- Partner with SAFE's Board of Directors and community leaders to expand donor networks and strengthen fundraising opportunities.
- Establish committee engagement strategies, fundraising expectations, and activities that support event revenue goals.
- Provide guidance and support to volunteers and Board members participating in sponsorship development and donor cultivation.
Event Planning, Management, and Execution - Provide strategic oversight for the planning, coordination, and execution of SAFE's four signature fundraising events.
- Oversee event budgets, timelines, logistics, vendor relationships, and guest experiences to ensure successful execution.
- Collaborate with Communications, Finance, Programs, Development staff, contractors, and volunteers to coordinate event activities.
- Make routine operational decisions regarding event planning, vendor coordination, and logistics within approved budgets and organizational policies.
- Ensure events are delivered on schedule, within approved budgets, and consistent with SAFE's organizational standards and fundraising objectives.
Performance Evaluation, Reporting, and Stewardship - Monitor event fundraising revenue, sponsorship commitments, expenses, and overall financial performance.
- Evaluate event profitability, return on investment, and effectiveness in achieving fundraising objectives.
- Provide timely fundraising projections, sponsorship pipeline updates, financial reports, and event performance summaries to the Chief Development Officer.
- Conduct post-event evaluations and identify opportunities to improve fundraising strategies, operational effectiveness, and donor experiences.
- Develop recommendations to strengthen future events, improve donor retention, and support year-over-year revenue growth.
Additional Responsibilities - Represent SAFE professionally at donor meetings, fundraising events, corporate engagements, and community activities.
- Maintain accurate donor, sponsorship, and event records in designated organizational systems.
- Collaborate across departments to support organizational fundraising initiatives and development priorities.
- Exercise independent judgment within approved budgets, organizational policies, and strategic direction established by the Chief Development Officer.
- Obtain CDO approval for material budget adjustments, significant financial commitments, major changes to event strategy, policy exceptions, and matters involving significant organizational risk.
- Maintain confidentiality of donor information and organizational records while adhering to ethical fundraising practices.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:Skills & Competencies - Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit fundraising principles, donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management.
- Strong understanding of corporate sponsorship development, strategic partnerships, and event-based fundraising.
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate fundraising strategies that achieve measurable revenue goals.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with corporate executives, major donors, community leaders, Board members, and volunteers.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple fundraising initiatives, competing deadlines, and complex events.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling sponsorship proposals, donor communications, and presentations.
- Ability to recruit, engage, and coordinate volunteer committees and leverage professional networks to advance fundraising objectives.
- Strong analytical and financial management skills, including developing fundraising goals, monitoring revenue performance, and evaluating return on investment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Programs, Communications, Finance, Development, and executive leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical fundraising practices, confidentiality, donor-centered engagement, and SAFE's mission.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and represent the organization professionally.
Experience - Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, corporate partnerships, event fundraising, donor relations, or a closely related field.
- Experience must include demonstrated responsibility for cultivating and soliciting donors, securing corporate sponsorships, managing fundraising events or campaigns, developing strategic partnerships, and coordinating volunteer or community leadership committees.
Education - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant professional experience.
Technical Skills - Proficiency in donor relationship management systems, including the ability to track donor relationships, sponsorship commitments, solicitation activities, giving histories, and stewardship plans.
- Ability to utilize fundraising and event management platforms for registration, ticketing, sponsorship management, auctions, and related fundraising activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and presentation technology.
- Ability to develop and maintain event budgets, monitor financial performance, and prepare fundraising reports.
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize SAFE's designated fundraising and event technology systems, including Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and OneCause.
Physical Demand and Work Environment - Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
- Substantial movements of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner.
- Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, or move objects.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with fingers.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, including up to eight hours a day.
- Close vision (clear at 20 inches or less) and distance vision (clear at 20 feet or more).
- Work in a well-lighted, climate-controlled office environment.
- Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
- Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, or extreme temperatures.
- Ability to drive a personal or SAFE vehicle to different locations.
- Work occurs in professional office environments, community venue
