Director of Special Events

BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC INC • New York, NY

3d • $120,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters. The Director of Special Events will oversee the special events team and strategically manage BAM’s fundraising and donor cultivation events in collaboration with the Vice President of Advancement to achieve the special events revenue goal and overall donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship goals. The ideal candidate will strategically manage and execute all fundraising & cultivation events, manage a forward-looking special events calendar, driving cross-functional conversations and partnerships as needed, partner on donor, sponsorship, and event leadership relationships, liaise directly with key donors on high-touch development initiatives and events, including BAM board members and major donors, and oversee Special Events Budget, which includes generating revenue reports.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in fundraising events leadership
• Experience with New York City-based events is essential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional judgment skills
• Team player
• Consistently demonstrates respect for inclusion, diversity, and ethics
• Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information
• Ability to take ownership to minimize errors; ability to communicate corrections or changes in a proactive and productive manner
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate proactively regarding project status, barriers, and possible solutions
• Comfortable with change, and able to react productively and resolve conflicts quickly
• Ability to accurately apply professional knowledge, skills, expertise, and judgment to achieve excellent customer service in all interactions
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Plans annual BAM fundraisers in coordination with the BAM President and VP of Advancement, along with board members and members of the Advancement team
• Leads the planning and execution of stewardship and cultivation events for donors from household members through major donors and corporations in collaboration with the Advancement Directors
• Manage event communications with creative / marketing teams in coordination with Advancement Directors
• Create and monitor event expense and revenue budgets, which include generating regular revenue reports on fundraising events
• Support guest list management and the creation of seating charts
• Supervises and supports the Special Events Manager in day-of execution of events
• Ensures accuracy in Tessitura, maintaining solicitation records as needed, and managing the Special Events Manager in keeping records up to date
• Manage Special Events Manager and per diem staff as needed

Benefits

• BAM provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan opportunities including both 401(k) and pension plans, as well as BAM-related benefits including access to BAM's fantastic programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees