Director of Events
Boston, MA
Department: Communication and Donor Engagement
Schedule: Full Time – Hybrid (regular in-office and on-site presence required)
$120k – $135k

Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Director of Events will lead the strategic planning and execution of high-impact, fundraising-focused events that engage donors and prospects. Partnering across Development teams and working closely with senior leaders, this individual will shape a high-performing events program that not only builds on past successes but also sets a vision for future growth.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong revenue driver, problem solver, and collaborative leader. This person will oversee a talented team of event specialists, direct cross-departmental collaboration, and ensure that every event maximizes donor engagement and supports organizational goals. Creativity, initiative, adaptability, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for fundraising events in collaboration with Major Gifts and Corporate Partnership teams to expand donor support, drive sponsorships, and engage boards and volunteers.

• Establish and maintain event metrics to track outcomes, inform future strategy, and maximize ROI.

• Oversee and cultivate a small portfolio of event donors, including solicitation and stewardship.

• Lead event committees and co-chairs, partnering with colleagues on goals for donor engagement and identification.

• Design and execute post-event evaluation systems to capture success and gather stakeholder feedback.

• Develop event strategy for organizational leaders to strengthen donor relationships through tailored engagement opportunities.

• Coach, mentor, and manage direct reports as well as consultants and contractors in event planning and execution.

• Oversee cultivation events and ensure flawless event execution, from registration through program delivery.

• Introduce fresh ideas and innovative approaches to expand the reach and impact of the events program.

• Contribute to broader organizational goals by leveraging events to grow philanthropic engagement and revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• At least 10 years of nonprofit event management experience, including 8+ years in a leadership role overseeing teams and driving event revenue.

• Strong track record in fundraising event success.

• Experience with fundraising and event platforms (e.g., Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveSmart, Whova).

• Exceptional leadership, project management, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Nonprofit fundraising experience within complex organizations such as healthcare or higher education strongly preferred.

Why Join
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven Development team that is advancing a bold vision to elevate philanthropic engagement locally and nationally. The team is collaborative, strategic, and deeply committed to equity in healthcare. Employees benefit from competitive pay, a wide range of benefits, wellbeing resources, and opportunities to work alongside nationally recognized leaders and community changemakers.