Associate Vice President, Events and Donor Experience

Associate Vice President, Events and Donor Experience

The Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Foundation is seeking an Associate Vice President, Events and Donor Experience to provide strategic leadership for its nationally recognized fundraising events and donor stewardship programs. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this executive will oversee a $15.1 million events portfolio, lead a team of 14 professionals, and develop innovative strategies that strengthen donor relationships, drive philanthropic growth, and advance pediatric healthcare.

Job Requirements

• - Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for fundraising events, donor engagement, and stewardship programs.
• - Oversee high-profile fundraising events, ensuring exceptional execution, financial performance, and donor experiences.
• - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 14 events and donor experience professionals.
• - Strengthen donor cultivation, recognition, and retention through personalized stewardship initiatives.
• - Collaborate with executive leadership, Board members, donors, sponsors, and community partners to advance philanthropic goals.

Job Qualifications

• - Demonstrated leadership experience managing large-scale fundraising events and donor engagement programs.
• - Strong financial management skills, including budget oversight, revenue forecasting, and event ROI analysis.
• - Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, implement operational improvements, and drive measurable outcomes.
• - Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with experience engaging senior executives, donors, and volunteers.
• - Experience in healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, or nonprofit fundraising environments preferred.

Compensation Information

The salary range for this position is $175,000–$225,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement options, paid time off, and up to $10,000 annually in education reimbursement. Relocation assistance is available.

Organizational Overview

The CHOC Foundation advances pediatric healthcare through philanthropy, supporting Rady Children's Health, one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the United States. With a loyal donor community, nationally recognized fundraising events, and an ambitious comprehensive campaign underway, the Foundation is expanding its philanthropic impact to improve the lives of children and families throughout Southern California.

Lindauer, a global search and talent firm, has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of the CHOC Foundation. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

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