National Director, Distinguished Events

• Responsible for leading the comprehensive strategic plan for the organization's distinguished events, aligning them with the overall mission and goals.
• Accountable for the achievement of a revenue target of approximately $4 million annually across all distinguished events, including but not limited to: golf, gala, CEO Soak and other leadership events.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities in event management and incorporate them into strategic planning

• In partnership with territory leadership, monitor expenses, track financial performance, and provide regular reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Create event-specific objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarks and metrics to measure the success of each event.

• Guide and partner with Regional Vice Presidents and Managing Directors of Development to coach and hold accountable their teams to ensure seamless execution and exceptional attendee experience.
• Coordinate with internal teams to establish event timelines, budgets, and logistical requirements.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop effective, streamlined marketing strategies and promotional campaigns; and leverage digital platforms and technology to expand event reach and engage a broader audience.

• Work with field leadership to provide feedback, training needs, and ongoing coaching to enhance team members' skills.
• Additional responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Develop and manage overall department budget ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficient allocation of resources.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university and/or commensurate experience. Seven to ten years development experience including experience in non-profit event and fundraising management experience is a must.
• Experience building and executing large-scale distinguished events.
• Team Player who can interface with all levels of staff and volunteers. Must develop, maintain, and utilize relationships effectively.
• Leader who can foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth.
• Strong practical foundation in building fundraising programs, consisting of staff orientation, training, stewardship and motivation in a local, regional or national management role.
• Proven track record of strategic planning, budget management, volunteer management and team building.
• Must exercise good judgement and know when to seek input from supervisor.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Able to work through others to accomplish goals.
• Able to work successfully in a diverse team environment.
• The ability to travel up to 25% of the time and work occasional nights and weekends for Association business and conferences.

The ALS Association has compensation ranges for various work locations throughout the United States, allowing us to compensate employees competitively and consistently in diverse geographic markets. The above-listed listed range shows prospective compensation for this role; the appropriate range will be established by what is eventually determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Various factors, including the complexity and significance of the role, job duties/requirements, relevant experience and abilities, and primary work location, determine individual compensation. Compensation ranges are evaluated and typically adjusted on a regular basis. Offers are made within the compensation range that is in effect at the time of the job offer.

The Association may, at its discretion, offer merit-based increases tied to individual performance. The benefits listed may differ depending on employment status with the Association. Healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, paid time off and several paid holidays are available to Association employees, among other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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