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Director, Donor Engagement and Events
Department and Location:
This position is part of the Donor Engagement and Events team within EDF's Development Department. This position can work from EDF's New York or San Francisco offices and can work remotely up to 3 days per week.
Overall Function
Reporting to the Senior Director, Donor Engagement and Events, the Director, Donor Engagement and Events oversees all logistical planning related to the EDF and EDF Action Board of Trustees meetings. The Director will also serve as the lead staff person managing the engagement of Environmental Leaders, an existing, highly targeted group of emerging philanthropists and volunteers and those in their networks. The Director will also oversee the design and execution of a number of donor events annually.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the management of the Environmental Leaders affinity group, including building relationships with individual members, developing an annual calendar of meetings and events in consultation with program staff and core group members, managing the recruitment of additional core group members, creating monthly e-mail updates, and expanding the impact of the group.
Develop a multi-year strategic plan for Environmental Leaders group expansion and building engagement strategies for the extended networks of core group members; develop a nominating and recruiting process for new members.
Together with Senior Specialist and Development Coordinator, organize events hosted by core Environmental Leaders members.
In partnership with the Senior Manager, Donor Engagement and Events, execute a system for tracking the impact of EDF donor events and the Environmental Leaders’ impact on EDF’s program work, leadership pipeline development, and fundraising goals.
In close partnership with the Board Relations team, Executive Office, and IT teams, oversee the planning for three EDF and EDF Action Board of Trustees meetings per year including invitations, venue and catering sourcing and contracting, budgeting, transportation, optional activities, advising on program, content and speakers, development of materials, and coordination of all visual and technology needs.
Coordinate planning for symposiums, high-profile dinner programs, and field trips offered in conjunction with EDF and EDF Action Board of Trustee meetings.
Directly supervise a Senior Specialist, Donor Engagement and Events.
In partnership with Marketing and Communications team, lead the internal and external planning and coordination of high-level event series including Chairman’s Dinner series, NYC Climate Week, Climate Tech Convenings and UN conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
The pay range for this role is shown below.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
USD $127,000.00/Yr.
USD $142,000.00/Yr.
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.