Special Event Director-San Antonio, TX

The San Antonio Chapter in Texas of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has an immediate opening for an enthusiastic and professional fundraiser to manage our signature event – Great Strides Walk, a Stair Climb among other smaller grassroots events and to ensure fundraising growth and strong financial and volunteer management.

Responsibilities: recruit sponsors and event participants, build and manage volunteer core, provide strategic direction and oversee all aspects of fundraising plans pertaining to chapter events. Ideal candidate must have 3-5 years non-profit experience with a proven track record of salesmanship and a full range of special events/fundraising experience. Outside sales experience helpful!

Candidate will develop relationships with funders in both the corporate community and with our CF families. Solicit funds from the corporate sector through written communications and face-to-face meetings. In addition, candidate will manage events from the earliest planning stages through implementation and ensure that each event meets the highest standards set by the Foundation. The net revenue of events managed will be a little over $200.00.

This is a unique opportunity to direct your energy and talents toward achieving a “life enhancing" mission, while benefiting from the resources and full support of our prestigious organization.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter including salary history to http://www.cff.org/ under employment opportunities.