Director, Celebrity Fundraising

Core responsibilities:

• Develop long-term Make-A-Wish celebrity engagement in philanthropy: identify objectives, goals, strategies and measures to successfully drive key marketing metrics and deliver revenue target
• Manage pipeline of fundraising opportunities to ensure celebrities are engaged appropriately (considering fit, timing, etc.)
• Build and manage relationships with a targeted fundraising portfolio of celebrity supporters to ensure year over year growth of fundraising and wish granting support
• Represent Make-A-Wish at key events and activations involving celebrity supporters, providing high-touch relationship management and advancing engagement opportunities

This role creates positive change by leading celebrity fundraising efforts that generate revenue to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, helping Make-A-Wish achieve its vision of granting the wish of every eligible child.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communication, Business or related field required
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience, with 5+ years working in or with the Entertainment & Sports industry
• Experience as a talent agent/manager/handler or celebrity liaison for a high-profile organization
• Experience in non-profit PR, marketing or fundraising
• Strong management experience and interpersonal skills with volunteers, donors, and executive team members

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $115,000—$133,000 USD
• Comprehensive benefit package effective day 1: Medical, Vision, Dental, Wellness
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Up to 15 PTO days, 10 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days, 2 Personal Days
• Parental Leave
• Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
• Individual and Leadership Development
• Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets