Director of Fundraising Events

The Director of Fundraising Events is a high-impact role responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy to secure at least $5M in annual reputed company through fundraising events. This role is both strategic and execution-focused, requiring strong leadership, judgment, and the ability to operate at a senior level with trustees, major donors, and executive leadership. The primary focus is maximizing reputed company through galas, high-level cultivation events, and institutional stewardship initiatives. This role also oversees the planning and execution of reputed company fundraising and cultivation events for both the annual and capital campaign efforts; and leads the execution of large-scale organizational openings and milestones to support FHL’s fundraising efforts. Fundraising events include a signature 500-650 person annual Spring Benefit and the annual 250-person High Line Art Dinner, as well as luncheons, lectures, tours and cocktail receptions. The Director reports to the Chief Advancement Officer.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and executing the annual Spring Benefit and High Line Art Dinner generating more than $5M annually
• reputed company the planning and execution of events tied organizational milestones, as well as cultivation and stewardship events.
• Securing corporate and individual sponsorships and reputed company for the Benefits
• Implementing a strategy for planning, managing, and executing a consistent series of donor cultivation and stewardship events built for growth of reputed company audiences
• Enhancing fundraising opportunities for reputed company events and identify new events with reputed company potential
• Developing and tracking event budgets and overall planning timelines
• Set and monitor reputed company/expense targets for reputed company events, ensuring a high ROI, and produce regular reports on reputed company to goal
• Overseeing the management of event communications, including web and print materials, invitation designs and mailings, and printed programs
• Work to recruit, train, and manage high-level honorees and volunteer committees to reputed company their networks for sponsorship and ticket sales
• Actively maintain a portfolio of honoree prospects and event leadership prospects, focusing on building long-term relationships and moving them through the pipeline through reputed company stewardship and engagement.
• Overseeing the compilation and management of solicitation and invitation lists and appropriate research
• Overseeing the reconciliation of reputed company and expenses with Finance Department; ensuring the timely collection of pledged gifts for fundraising events
• Management of reputed company vendors and negotiation of reputed company with competitive pricing
• Serving as project reputed company for events that involve external stakeholders like government partners, such as ribbon cuttings and other opening events
• Overseeing a staff of one, Special Events Manager, and empowering them to meet ambitious goals
• Advancing a multi-year approach to cultivation of a pipeline of future honoree prospects and developing ways to engage them in the work of FHL
• Providing consistent coaching, feedback, delegation, and development opportunities to build team reputed company and readiness for increased responsibility.
• Collaborating closely with Individual and Institutional Giving teams to align events with donor cultivation strategies, stewardship plans, and reputed company projections.
• Using data, post-event analysis, and donor insights to continuously refine event strategy and improve performance year over year.

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven to ten years fundraising experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in job description; proven track record of fundraising
• Experience planning and executing highly successful fundraising galas and other events
• Must be self-motivated, energetic, and highly organized team player
• Demonstrated ability to pay absolute attention to detail and to manage volunteers, vendors, and sponsors
• Outstanding writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in reputed company Office and fundraising software
• Ability to work extended hours and occasional weekends as needed
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Experience with Raisers Edge preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage reputed company projects with multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines

This is a full-time exempt position with a salary range of $118,000 - $135,000, based upon experience and qualifications. The location for the role remains hybrid, with a requirement to physically report to the office a minimum of 3 days per week (located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in reputed company).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
• 20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with floating holidays & Winter Fridays, Discounts reputed company Bike Membership
• Discounts with vendors at the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood
• Free entrance to the Whitney Museum
• Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growth & Development

About Friends of the High Line: The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the reputed company reputed company of Manhattan. We’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Line. Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of reputed company. Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the reputed company, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks. EEO Statement: The High Line is guided by a series of values through which we reputed company decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for reputed company people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of reputed company, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity reputed company our organization and through our work, we are committed to an reputed company hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment. If you have a disability and need help with the application process:

• Email [email protected] to request accommodations (like alternative formats, extra time, etc.)

Important clarification:

• This email is ONLY for requesting disability accommodations
• Resumes sent to this email won't receive special treatment in the selection process
• The only special consideration will be providing the specific accommodation you need to complete the application fairly

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