Sr Associate Director of Special Events - Hybrid

This position will require employees to be at the office one day a week and as needed for events.

The Senior Associate Director of Special Events will be responsible to develop fundraising strategies and for planning special events or stewardship events that will lead to financial growth for the Foundations portfolio of signature events, raising over $2 million annually. Will report to the Director of Special Events, the Senior Associate Director will be responsible to lead the Race for Every Child and play a key role in the Children's Ball and other signature and community-based events. He/she will manage the Race for Every Child Chair(s) and volunteer fundraising committee and will be responsible for corporate and individual fundraising. Will also be responsible for the cultivation of event committee members and identification of future leadership for signature events and will assist the Director of Special Events with the ongoing event chair succession plan. Will work closely with AVP, Corporate and Community Giving, and the Director of Corporate Partnerships to create and develop fundraising strategy for signature events. Will lead the efforts for the team' s systems, processes, analytics, and departmental projects. The Sr. Associate Director position will include to research potential funding sources, manage strategic partnerships and donor communications. Will be responsible to raise $2M+.

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
8 years (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong organizational, analytical, communications and interpersonal skills required.
Attention to detail, ability to set priorities and manage workflow required.
Able to view own areas of responsibility within the context of CNMC's total mission.
Demonstrates ability to be a team player, adapt easily to change and produce prompt and effective results.
Requires a well-developed skill set of prioritizing, focusing and executing corporate and community fundraising campaigns
Strong project management skills, outstanding presentation, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Diplomatic leadership, poise, initiative, energy , and professional confidence
High level of professionalism, compassion, creativity , and integrity coupled with an ability to earn the confidence of a wide range of internal and external constituents
Proven sense for developing tactics to meet goals and objectives
Ability to mentor other staff
Skilled in the use performance data and fundraising analytics.

Functional Accountabilities
Strategic Planning

• Assist with creation, implementation and execution of the Special Event Strategic Plan as it relates to the strategic goals of the Children's Hospital Foundation and Children's National Health System.

• Use the established event chair succession to plan, assist with the active engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of prospective event chairs and committees.

• Create, identify and determine the individual and corporate pipelines as they relate to special events. Identify new prospects to feed the pipeline for donors, committee members, active volunteers and event chairs.

Fundraising

• Serves as team lead for the strategic execution of the annual Race for Every Child by directing the various components of the event including the management of the event chairs and event committee, fundraising, programmatic elements, logistical event details, vendor participation, on-line and communications efforts, and day-of event details.

• Manages the budget and drives the fundraising (peer to peer), sponsorship proposals and gift solicitation process for Foundation signature events, specifically the Race for Every Child.

• Participates in additional special projects and fundraising events at the Children's Hospital Foundation, as needed.

Project Management

• Lead the team in the evaluation, training, and implementation of systems usage, processes, and efficiencies. Evaluate existing processes and champion new processes to create greater efficiencies, more streamlined event protocols and a high level of stewardship for volunteer leaders and committees.

• Manage assigned events, from strategy through execution, with an emphasis on brand-building, cost efficiency, relationship management, donor experience and fundraising growth. Work with volunteer committees, corporate and individual donors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to execute successful and impactful fundraising events.

• Serve as a mentor to guide the Development Assistant, Special Events and the Coordinator, Special Events on their projects and assignments including project management, organization, structure, tools, and resources to help guide their process.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with stewardship team to craft and execute a strategic stewardship plan to thank, cultivate, retain, and elevate corporate partners and committee members.

• Coordinate with the major gift officers, CMN, Foundation Relations, Corporate Partnerships, Annual Giving and our Foundation Board to elevate donors in the sweet spot.

• Elevate Race for Every Child sponsors to Children's National sponsors through collaboration and relationship development.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Leader)
Deliver

• Set and clearly communicate team goals and priorities in alignment with departmental goals and budgets

• Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals

• Provide the resources and guidance required for employees to perform effectively

• Develop procedures to ensure high safety and quality, and course-correct as needed

• Identify customers' needs and ensure service excellence in meeting those needs

Engage

• Be the link between the department and the team in defining the strategies to meet team goals

• Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance

• Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations

• Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation

• Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance

• Hire staff and develop their capabilities

• Monitor and promote strong employee engagement

Grow

• Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do

• Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations

• Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission