Sr. Associate Director, Lead – Development Events, Development

SUMMARY:

The Senior Associate Director, Lead (SAD, Lead), Development Events, designs, develops, and executes the global Development Events Strategy to expand the The Carter Center's reach and deepen relationships with all Center donors. As the leader of the Development Events team, this role partners with and supports the Development team with achieving the Center's fundraising goals. This position is the primary strategic lead for all events within the Development department. The SAD, Lead reports to the Director of Development Operations and Stewardship.

This role may require periodic international travel and re-entry into the United States. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) may be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Events Strategy:

• Leads the Development Events unit in planning and executing domestic and global events, setting strategy to maximize outreach, engagement, and revenue across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Establishes long-term event goals and success metrics; reviews and leverages post event analytics to evaluate performance and guide continuous improvement.
• Enhances event project management, technology, and service delivery by overseeing implementation of improvements.
• Partners cross functionally to align event strategy with organizational priorities and drive effective marketing and attendance growth.

Events Production Management:

• Leads the creation and management of project timelines, procedures, and plans, as well as the design and delivery of all technical, creative, and logistical elements of an event, focusing on the on-site or virtual presentation and overall attendee experience. This includes the development of guidelines and process documents for the management of space and stage design, AV and virtual experience, event content, and the integration of sustainable practice and interactive technologies.
• Responsible for ensuring that the delivery of technical elements create a memorable and engaging experience for diverse and evolving audiences.

Liaison & Representation:

• Works with Development teams and the broader organization to define revenue and engagement goals supported by events.
• Coordinates audience selection for events with team leaders and relationship managers to ensure outreach, revenue, and engagement goals are met.
• Drives the integration with donor systems to ensure efficient event data management and reporting. Manage and coordinates communications and serves as the liaison between the donor events staff and other Carter Center departments.
• Debriefs leadership on event outcomes.

Budget Management:

• Assists the Director with the annual plan and budgeting process by preparing revenue and expense budgets for signature Development events.
• Negotiates contracts with vendors and works with the Finance department to review periodic reports on the status of revenues and expenses.
• Ensures invoices are submitted for processing according to Finance's policies and procedures.

Supervision:

• Supervises a team of Development Events staff and may supervise or direct volunteers and interns.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance to event staff, volunteers, and interns to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Designs strategies and sets implementation goals and objectives for direct reports of the Development Events team.

Communications:

• Oversees communications to constituents, partners, donors, and prospective donors from the Development Events team.
• Ensures appropriate audience targeting and tone.

Travel:

• Oversees communications to constituents, partners, donors, and prospective donors from the Development Events team.

Policies & Procedures:

• Ensures all events comply with relevant local, regional, and country laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Develops efficient procedures for event activities and, in collaboration with TCC Security, designs, develops, and maintains event safety protocols for on-site and off-site events.

Professional Development:

• Maintains professional growth and development of self and Development Events staff by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, and resources to stay current on best practices, trends, and leading-edge expertise.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and eight years of experience leading special events for nonprofits, development, fundraising, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience -- preferably in a non-profit environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or similar event management certification.
• A good working knowledge of event management software and capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills are a must.
• Strong experience with donor cultivation and stewardship strategies through events.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex event logistics, including vendor negotiation, budget oversight, and on-site execution for both in-person and virtual fundraising events with diverse audiences and attendance sizes.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines.  All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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