Director of Development Events

Job Title: Director of Development Events Job Category: Advancement Department/Group: Development Job Code/ Req#: Location: Seton Travel Required: Yes Level/Salary Range: 90k-100k Position Type: Full-Time HR Contact: Jade Adams Date Posted: 10/1/2026 Will Train Applicant(s): Yes Posting Expires: Until Filled External Posting URL: http://thesannehfoundation.org/about-us/careers/ Description The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unite communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being. Values Accountability Caring Growth & Learning Respect Adaptability Fun Position Description Values Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of External Affairs and managed by the Chief Growth Strategist, the Development Events Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and flawless execution of The Sanneh Foundation's signature fundraising events including Gala4Goals and Golf4Goals as well as related campaign, donor cultivation gatherings and stewardship activities throughout the year. This person will also be responsible for solicitation of sponsorships, auction donations, and major gifts and managing strong relationships with event donors. Working closely with peers on the Development, Volunteer, Partnerships/Communications, and Outreach team, this role ensures every donor and sponsor touchpoint reflects the professionalism, warmth, and mission-driven spirit of The Sanneh Foundation. Competitive candidates for this role will have prior experience in event project management, major gifts and/or sponsorship solicitation, donor stewardship, an entrepreneurial mindset, exceptional attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Role and Responsibilities Event Planning & Project Management Serve as project lead for Gala4Goals, Golf4Goals, and other fundraising and stewardship events, developing and executing strategies that achieve revenue, sponsorship, donor engagement, and stewardship goals while managing timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, and event execution from concept through post-event wrap-up. Work with outside event and production consultants to coordinate all logistics. Manage event committee(s) and meetings to ensure volunteer engagement. Source and negotiate with venues, caterers, auction platforms, and other vendors to ensure high- quality experiences that align with budget expectations. Coordinate invitations, guest lists, RSVPs, seating, sponsor recognition, and day-of logistics to ensure every guest and sponsor has a seamless, purposeful experience. Partner with senior leadership to recruit, brief, and manage event committees and volunteers, leveraging their networks for sponsorships, auction procurement, and event promotion. Track event budgets and revenue against goals, and prepare post-event reports with data-driven recommendations for future programming. Donor | Sponsor Solicitation and Stewardship Develop and execute sponsorship and auction strategies that achieve annual revenue goals for Gala4Goals, Golf4Goals, and other fundraising events. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners, major donors, and prospects to increase philanthropic investment in Sanneh's mission. Solicit and secure event sponsorships from individuals and corporations, track and manage sponsor relationships, and ensure sponsorship benefit fulfillment. Solicit and secure auction donations, track and manage auction lots, and ensure auction package fulfillment. Build and manage a pipeline of event sponsors, donors, and prospects, tracking engagement and next steps through the donor database. Conduct sponsor and donor meeti…

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