Director of Special Events & Corporate Development

Company: Page Mechanical Group, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Special Events & Corporate DevelopmentLa Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring a full-time Director of Special Events & Corporate Development for our Fund Development department in Chicago, IL.At La Rabida Children's Hospital, our mission is simple: we're dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.Job Summary:The Director of Special Events & Corporate Development is responsible for planning and executing fundraising strategies and hospital-related events that will maximize revenue, growth and awareness of La Rabida.Essential Functions for Director of Special Events & Corporate Development:

• Develop and manage all internal and external hospital events. This includes coordinating all logistics, managing timelines, overseeing committees, auction procurement, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Develop corporate support plans. Generate targeted, effective corporate support prospects and proposals. Manage relationships with corporate supporters.
• Work with internal and external partners to identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Develop and oversee corporate engagement programs, initiatives and resources that advance La Rabida's mission and goals.
• Work with communications and design team to develop event collateral and communications strategy.
• Lead the Corporate Advisory Board to foster engagement and growth.
• Ensure event production meets the highest possible quality standards and results in optimum experience for attendees and donors.
• Assess and create strategies for ongoing growth and viability.What we need from you:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred
  • Related Work Experience: 7-10 years of special event and corporate development experience at a fundraising organization.
  • Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of Raisers Edge is helpful.What you will receive:
    • Competitive Salary
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision
    • Pet Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Life & Disability Insurance
    • Retirement Savings Plans & Matching
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
    • Free Parking
    • Free Lunch every last Friday of the month in the hospital cafeteriaCompensation Information:$98,000.00 - $120,000.00Who we are:La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on.La Rabida Children's Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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