The Global Special Events team of the National Geographic Society is responsible for developing and producing high quality, impactful events that use the power of convening to drive programmatic outcomes, further visibility for our executives, programs, and talent, and build donor loyalty and philanthropic support. The team collaborates with National Geographic Society staff and Disney to develop programming that brings our mission to life, complements our programmatic, outreach, educational, and philanthropic strategies, and creates meaningful connections among attendees.
The Director of Advancement Special Events and Operations is responsible for creating and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be used by the Advancement Special Events (ASE) team and working in collaboration with the Signature Events team to roll them out across the Global Special Events (GSE) department. This role will also be responsible for mapping, planning, and executing the strategy for mission-centric, regional donor events hosted by the National Geographic Society. Working in partnership with the Leadership Giving, Corporate and Foundations and Membership teams this position is responsible for designing elevated experiences for philanthropic stakeholders of the Society, including the Board of Trustees and members of signature affinity groups, The Director will also be responsible for premier donor events, including but not limited to Alfalfa and ATW Jet Trips, as well as overseeing the strategy for Donor Engagement at Signature Events and regional donor events. This role reports to the Senior Director, Advancement Special Events.
Your Impact
Responsibilities Include
Create Standard Operating Procedures, Project Management Tools, and Budgeting for the ASE Department (40%)
Oversee the Regional Donor Event Strategy (20%)
Manage International Explorers Festival and Premier Donor Events (20%)
Manage Pre-Trip Activities in DC in collaboration with National Geographic Expeditions (20%)
What You’ll Bring
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Years And Type Of Experience
10+ years of relevant event programming, production or VIP travel experience with 3+ years of management experience. Experience with managing events for high net worth donors preferred.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
Desired Qualifications
Supervision
1 Direct Report
Salary Information
National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar sized nonprofit organizations.
The salary range for this position is $130,500 – $155,000.
In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.
Job Designation
Resident – Our Resident category recognizes that certain staff need to be physically present at Base Camp to do their work. Some Resident staff must be at Base Camp every day to do their jobs, while others may only need to be physically present onsite some of the time to meet looming deadlines or to get work done and may require a unique schedule. As such, this category has been revised to provide maximum flexibility depending on what’s required for each individual role. The days Resident staff come into the office will be determined by their teams and workflow, and they should work with their supervisors to determine their specific schedule. And throughout the year, their schedule may be adjusted based on cyclical work cycles, deadlines, and/or ebbs and flows of work.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
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