Senior Director of Events

Job overview

The Senior Director of Events role is hybrid, with regular in-person collaboration at the Watertown, Massachusetts office approximately one to two times per week as needed. Compensation is $87,000–$95,000 per year. The role advances fundraising for ALS TDI, a nonprofit biotechnology organization focused on developing effective ALS treatments. The director leads the events team and fundraising event strategy, overseeing community and signature events to support revenue goals, strengthen the organization’s brand, and engage supporters in its mission.

What you'll do

• Lead ALS TDI signature events and support large third-party fundraising events
• collaborate with Marketing on promotion and event content
• support community-hosted events
• maintain donor databases, fundraising platforms, and event calendars
• uphold ethical fundraising standards
• engage community members
• develop tools to support revenue and efficiency
• ensure event liability and insurance policies are current.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior director of events

fundraising events

event strategy

nonprofit

als mission

donor engagement

marketing collaboration

hybrid

watertown ma

als tdi

$87k–$95k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical coverage with a company-funded HRA covering 100% of the deductible for employees and dependents
• dental and vision plans
• 403(b) with 4% company match
• FSA
• company-paid disability and life insurance
• unlimited paid time off and 12 paid holidays.

Why this role

Oversees a portfolio of up to 100 community and signature events; hybrid work with periodic office collaboration.

About the employer

ALS TDI is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.