Hiring: Director of Special Events Company: Career Blazers Nonprofit Search Location: Maine, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:33:22 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •3 years professional experience working in non-profit arena in special event fundraising, preferably in P2P/Community Fundraising •3 years working as staff directly with nonprofit volunteer Boards of Directors •2 years of employment •Minimum 3 years professional experience working in non-profit arena in special event fundraising, preferably in P2P/Community Fundraising Required Skills: •Increase revenue, strengthen volunteer base, and maximize program impact within chapter(s) service area •Implement AFSP's strategic direction by meeting goals outlined in National Strategic Plan •Effectively communicate National policies, procedures and strategy to key volunteers •Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts to ensure our mission is delivered to diverse communities •Travel throughout service area and as needed to attend work meetings or events including but not limited to: Annual Chapter Staff Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference •Interface directly with Division VP (DVP) and Development Team to ensure significant growth in revenue, with a focus on AFSP's Signature Community Fundraising events – Community Walks, Campus Walks, Construction Hikes for Hope •Interface directly with National Development Team to cultivate individual, corporate, and major gifts. •Have a strong working knowledge of markets within assigned service area Qualifications: •Proven track record showing substantial growth generating revenue for nonprofi organizations through Peer 2 Peer fundraising events •A minimum of 3 years working as staff directly with nonprofit volunteer Boards of Directors •Technology/Equipment Must possess technology literacy skills •Technology/Equipment Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, DonorDrive, Virtuous •Uphold and exhibit AFSP's Core Values •Demonstrated capacity to hold yourself accountable •Demonstrated capacity to prioritize and coach volunteers to prioritize based on National Strategic goals •Highly organized and detail oriented •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines •Candidate must be diplomatic and have the ability to communicate tactfully Compensation: •$75,000 - $85,000 / year •22 PTO (vacation, sick, wellness and personal days) your first year of employment (5 additional days 2nd year) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!