Description

The Director of Philanthropy and Events is a critical leadership role responsible for planning, executing, and growing the organization's fundraising efforts, with a strong emphasis on corporate philanthropy and signature event creation and management. This individual will be a key partner to the Executive Director, collaboratively developing and implementing a robust, successful yearly fundraising strategy to meet and exceed revenue goals and advance the mission of Kentucky Historical Society Foundation. This is a hybrid role.  Successful candidate will have the option to work remotely two days a week. 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

I. Corporate Philanthropy and Major Gifts 

Corporate Strategy & Pipeline Development: Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive corporate engagement program focused on sponsorships, corporate foundation grants, employee giving campaigns, and in-kind partnerships.
Relationship Management: Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of current and prospective corporate donors and major individual gift prospects.
Proposal Development: Lead the creation of compelling and customized corporate sponsorship packages that align the organization's needs with the company's philanthropic goals and marketing objectives.
Corporate Stewardship: Ensure timely and meaningful recognition and reporting to corporate partners to maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. 

Data Management: Maintain meticulous records of corporate and major donor activity, communications, and pipeline status using the organization’s CRM database.

II. Fundraising & Donor Event Management 

Signature Event Leadership: Plan, execute, and manage Foundation’s signature fundraising and cultivation events (e.g., annual gala, major donor luncheon, smaller-scale donor events) from concept through post-event wrap-up.
Revenue Generation: Drive event revenue, primarily through securing corporate sponsorships, ticket sales, and auction/appeal efforts. Set and achieve aggressive financial goals for each event.
Committee Coordination: Recruit, manage, and motivate event steering committee to ensure broad community and donor engagement.

III. Fundraising Strategy and Leadership 

Strategic Planning: Work directly with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to formulate and execute the overall annual fundraising strategy, including setting measurable goals for all revenue streams (corporate, events, individual, grants).

Budget Management: Develop, manage, and monitor the fundraising and event budgets, ensuring cost-effective practices and maximizing net revenue.

Reporting & Analysis: Provide regular, detailed reports on fundraising progress, event performance, and corporate pipeline health to the Executive Director and Board