Director of Events and Development - Hybrid

Position: Director of Events
Department: Communication and Donor Engagement
Schedule: Full Time – Hybrid (regular in-office and on-site presence required)

Position Summary:
Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) is seeking a Director of Events to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of fundraising-focused events. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, this leader will oversee a dedicated events team and collaborate with colleagues across Development and hospital leadership to grow revenue, engage donors, and shape the future of BMCHS’s events program. The ideal candidate is a proven fundraiser and manager with the creativity, initiative, and presence to inspire teams and donors alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic events plan to meet fundraising and engagement goals.
• Partner with Major Gifts and Corporate teams to drive sponsorships, donor cultivation, and volunteer engagement.
• Set and track event metrics to measure outcomes, maximize ROI, and inform planning.
• Manage event committees, co-chairs, and a small portfolio of signature event donors.
• Coach, mentor, and oversee staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Deliver exceptional donor and guest experiences from registration through execution.
• Leverage events to build donor relationships and expand engagement across BMCHS, including its newly added hospitals.
• Provide strategic input to hospital leadership for donor engagement at events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 10 years of nonprofit event management, including 8 years leading teams and driving revenue.
• Strong background in fundraising within complex organizations (healthcare or higher education preferred).
• Proficiency with fundraising and event software (Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveSmart, Whova, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in revenue generation through events.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Executive presence with the ability to influence across teams.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and creative problem-solver.
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us:
This is a unique opportunity to help elevate BMCHS’s philanthropic presence locally and nationally. You’ll work alongside physicians, researchers, philanthropists, and community leaders committed to advancing equity in healthcare. BMCHS offers competitive pay, robust benefits—including a highly subsidized healthcare plan for employees and families—and wellbeing services. Recognized by Forbes and Newsweek as a top employer for diversity and women, BMC is a place where mission and impact drive everything we do.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $135,000