Director of Development and Events

Director of Development and Events

Job Summary
The Director of Development and Events will lead our fundraising efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN). This position is responsible for securing financial support from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other sources including grant writing and acquisition. This full-time position will lead the planning and managing of the Safety-Net Symposium, CHN’s annual education event. The Director of Development and Events reports to and will work closely with the Executive Director to achieve fundraising goals and support the organization’s mission and programs.

About the Charitable Healthcare Network
The Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to strengthen and ensure high-quality health care for people who are vulnerable. CHN works with a network of 56 free clinics and charitable providers in Ohio to deliver essential healthcare services for free or little to no cost for those in need. In 2023, CHN’s network provided more than $200 million in healthcare services through more than 650,000 clinical interactions with the uninsured and underinsured in Ohio. More information is available at charitablehealthcarenetwork.org.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, goals, and values.
• Create, implement and execute a development plan for the organization that includes a broad-based approach to financial support, including foundations, corporations and grants.
• Build relationships with individuals and companies to align their giving priorities with CHN’s support of free clinics and charitable providers.
• Work with the organization’s staff to prospect, prioritize and develop grant requests to submit in support of the organization’s priorities.
• Build relationships with community and government leaders to CHN’s brand and secure funding.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute CHN’s annual education event, the Safety-Net Symposium
• Responsible for identifying and soliciting sponsors, with a goal of achieving annual budgeted revenue for the CHN events.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiation, budgeting, and timeline management.
• Work with CHN staff and contractors to oversee event marketing strategies, including print and digital materials, social media campaigns, and email communications.
• Ensure event sponsorship recognition and stewardship activities are executed effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with event sponsors, donors, vendors and community partners to drive long-term support.
• Continuously evaluate and improve event performance, including attendance, revenue, and donor engagement, through data analysis and feedback collection.
• Stay up-to-date with current trends in event planning and fundraising to enhance event experiences and maximize fundraising potential.

Job Qualifications
● Bachelor’s Degree
● 5+ years of non-profit fundraising experience with success in:
○ Managing large-scale events
○ Prospecting, cultivating and stewarding relationships
○ Working with high-level leaders and companies in the community
○ Developing and engaging committees
● Requires good communication, relationship building and organizational skills.
● Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Google Drive. Canva experience a plus.
● Direct client/customer service experience, especially with vulnerable populations and experience working with free and charitable clinics and healthcare providers is a plus.
● Excellent interpersonal skills, and high comfort level working in diverse environments, inclusive of business and government.
● Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
● Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, state-required minimum insurance, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel to work sites within Ohio as needed.
● Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Position occasionally requires lifting and moving up to 30 lbs.

Salary and Benefits
• $75,000-$85,000
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Competitive benefit package
• Flexible work environment with access to an office in Downtown Columbus with a parking stipend.
• Remote and/or hybrid work schedule is encouraged.

For more information, please contact:
Jason Koma
Executive Director
Charitable Healthcare Network
[email protected]

The preceding job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. The Charitable Healthcare Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.