Director, Events and Partnerships - Wings for Life

Director, Events and Partnerships - Wings for Life

The Director, Events & Partnerships will play a pivotal role in driving the strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact fundraising and awareness-building events for Wings for Life USA. This individual will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and volunteers to produce compelling and meaningful events that support the organization's mission and financial goals. The Director, Events & Partnerships will own all aspects of event management, including conceptualization, logistics, sponsorship acquisition, donor engagement, and post-event analysis. Experience leading large scale event execution is critical for this role.

Responsibilities include :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy to support organizational goals, including fundraising, donor cultivation, and brand awareness.
• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events, including Wings for Life titled properties and third party events, while leveraging Red Bull properties (ex : Oracle Red Bull Racing) where Wings for Life USA can be the beneficiary.
• Manage and mentor an events team, including staff and volunteers, to ensure successful event delivery while operating with integrity and empathy at all times.
• Build and maintain relationships with key donors, sponsors, and partners to ensure maximum fundraising potential at each event.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring that each event meets financial objectives and maximizes return on investment.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, venues, and service providers, ensuring top-tier service while staying within budget constraints.
• Partner with the MarComms team to promote events through digital, print, and social media channels, ensuring high visibility and strong participation.
• Conduct post-event debriefs to evaluate successes and areas for improvement, producing detailed reports on event performance, budget adherence, and overall impact.
• Ensure all events are compliant with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies, including conflict-of-interest and ethical considerations.

Qualifications include :

This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

The base salary range for this position is $115,280 - $172,920 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current benefits include : Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and / or work location).