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National Director of Events & Sponsorship

Dream Foundation
posted 1/7/2012

The Dream Foundation, the first and largest national adult dream granting organization for adults facing life-limiting illness, is seeking a full time National Director of Events.

Based in Santa Barbara, California, this position will report to the Executive Director and provide strategic leadership to the organization’s special events fundraising efforts.

Job Description:

The National Director of Events provides expertise, guidance and oversight of multiple major and annual signature special events for the organization. This high level fundraising position not only requires experienced event skills, but most importantly, proven ability in securing corporate and individual event sponsorship and table sales. The National Director of Events will assume the lead role in event production, management and logistics of major fundraising events for the organization. The Director of Events works as a member of the Development Team to help the organization achieve annual fundraising goals.

Experience/Skills Required:

  • The National Director of Events must have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in executing major events, including securing sponsorships and event production
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, working in a collaborative, high energy and organized organization
  • Superior organizational skills, with proven project and time management skills
  • Ability in motivating and engaging participation from all levels of constituencies
  • Exceptional written, oral communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities, problem solve and work independently

Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience - Excellent benefits

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter with your resume and salary requirements to carol@dreamfoundation.org. Principals only, no recruiters, or phone calls please
Dream Foundation is an equal opportunity employer