Career Center

Viewpoint School is currently seeking a Director of Special Events for Advancement. Under the supervision of the Assistant Head of School for External Affairs, the Director of Special Events is responsible for the planning and implementation of all special events organized by the external affairs office. This individual is responsible for creating and leading a program of special events and donor relations programs and oversees all event fundraising activities. Events range from small intimate dinners to stewardship events, and a large-scale ticketed benefit and auction. The Director is a key member of the team and is involved with all fundraising-related activities.

Primary Functions:  

• Implement a comprehensive special events fundraising strategy; Develop and maintain an annual calendar of Viewpoint Fund, Cultivation, and Benefit events; Select events include the annual benefit, new parent cultivations events, grandparent’s day, donor recognition events, and campaign events; Work with team and volunteer leadership to conceptualize events, including the purpose, targeted audience, key themes, location, and timeline.  
• Along with the Assistant Head of School for External Affairs, brief Viewpoint administrators, trustees, and others on their roles in events, including, if necessary, a briefing packet (guest list, profiles, program, script, etc.) about the event with adequate lead-time.
• Design and manage all event logistics including catering, venue, transportation, signage, audio/visual, invitation lists, printed and e-invitations, programs, and presentation materials; serve as the office’s liaison with the School’s operations staff; Partner with Chief Marketing Officer on marketing, branding strategy, content creation, and outreach strategy for all advancement events. 
• Work closely with the Data Specialist to effectively document all contacts with donors, prospective donors, and special events attendees using Raiser’s Edge’s best practices; oversee processing and acknowledgement of event registrations, auction items, sponsorships, contributions, and tickets.
• Stewards relationships with the School's families, trustees, alumni, faculty, parents, and staff; Identifies and cultivates relationships with Annual Benefit co-chairs and members of the benefit committee; Engages in the life of the School by regularly participating in campus and community activities. 
• Maintains, cultivates, and solicits personal portfolio of benefit leadership prospects and donors with a $500k+ target.
• Other duties as assigned.        

Compensation: Anticipated base compensation is $90,000-$110,000  depending on experience.

Candidates interested in applying for the position should submit an updated resume to careers@viewpoint.org.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:  

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Seven years or more of experience in fundraising events management at an independent school, university, museum, or other nonprofit organization required.
• Extensive Raiser’s Edge experience required.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skills with an ability to achieve cross-functional teamwork.
• Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate and lead all phases necessary in planning and executing a season of events.
• Experience managing and inspiring volunteer committees.
• Knowledge of special events trends and best practices. 
• Highly-skilled in events and fundraising systems and auction software. 
• Substantial experience coordinating large scale auctions.
• Experience developing and managing budgets.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and immerse themself in Viewpoint community activities

About Viewpoint School

A member of the California and National Associations of Independent Schools, Viewpoint School enrolls 1,200 boys and girls in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grades, on 40 acres in suburban Los Angeles. In September 2011, the School completed construction of its final phase of the $57 million dollar Master Plan, and opened a 75,000 square foot Upper School academic building and gymnasium. Recently the School opened a new Primary School building for Grades K-2 with an innovation space and library serving students in Grades K-5. The School graduates approximately 120 seniors every year. The School offers 26 AP classes and 16 Honors classes, is a member of the Cum Laude Society, and sends its graduates to a wide variety of colleges, including the most selective.

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