Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the system’s second-largest hospital. Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Special Events & Communications plans and implements a comprehensive plan to manage and coordinate philanthropy events designed to increase charitable support from corporate, foundations, and individual donors primarily at the $10,000 level and above. Reports to VP of Philanthropy, Fairfield Region. Job Responsibilities: · Swim Across the Sound Marathon – Responsible for managing this signature high profile fundraising event. Continue to raise awareness throughout the region and HHC system wide. Ensure successful management of Swim Committee, safety and logistics. Manage registration and legal contracts of swimmers and boat captains through multiple platforms. Responsible for the management of the Swim Talk Newsletter. Manage sponsors and expenses to ensure high net goals. · Management of events to ensure events are successful and recognized regionally and system wide. Steward donors that will continue to support events, as well as identify and cultivate new donors for direct and in-kind support. Management of logistics including, but not limited to the review and selection of marketing materials in concurrence with marketing and communications department including invitations and recognition items. Coordinate venues, caterers, florists, photographers and scheduling of speakers. Responsible for keeping expenses within budget to meet the goals of net proceeds. · Supervision of the Administrative Coordinator to ensure seamless support of administrative duties for events and philanthropy team. · Responsible for development and management of digital communications, social media, and website. · Responsible for writing event solicitation letters to grow and expand event sponsorships, as well as event donor acknowledgement letters. · Third party events – Offer support to 3rdparty event planners for fundraising events as needed. Review all marketing materials and contracts. Ensure promotion of these events on the Philanthropy website and social media platforms. Education: · Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. * * Experience · Five years’ related experience with 3 years in a managerial role preferred. · Proficiency with RE DB, social media and Adobe preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements · Mission driven, results-oriented and creative. · Excellent verbal and written communications skills. · Demonstrated success in solicitating gifts from individuals. · Unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of donor stewardship. · Ability to analyze obstacles and create new strategies. · Ability to build lasting relationships. · Information tracking and management skills. We take great care of careers. Committed to nursing excellence, St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is a twice-designated Magnet hospital. With more than 3,200 employees, it includes a 473-bed teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is also a Level 2 Trauma Center, certified by the American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma.Now part of Hartford HealthCare, it is the fastest growing hospital in the state providing more advanced surgical procedures and expanding access to care. A large provider group, comprised of the region’s foremost experts, provides convenient patient access from Stamford to Milford and nearly everywhere in between. Founded in 1903, St. Vincent’s remains steadfast in its mission to provide compassionate, personalized care to the community. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is*your moment*. **Job:** **Other* **Organization:** **St. Vincent's Medical Center* **Title:** *Assistant Director Special Events / Fund Development General* **Location:** *Connecticut-Bridgeport-St Vincents Medical Center (10427)* **Requisition ID:** *25151412*