Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

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Through the exceptional capabilities and caring spirit of its people, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) leads in the delivery of exemplary health care, improving the lives of individuals and communities regionally, nationally, and internationally. We combine transformative educational programs, compelling scientific discoveries, and distinctive personalized care to achieve this goal. To consistently achieve excellence in medical science and health care, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development builds relationships and encourages philanthropic contributions to directly impact today’s work and to secure a strong future of service. Enthusiastic and timely support from our philanthropic partners enables VUMC as a nonprofit academic medical institution to excel in conducting groundbreaking research, training future leaders, and providing compassionate care to patients.

Shift: First Shift; Days

Role Accountabilities:

• Work with the development leaders to establish measurable goals and objectives aligned with established funding priorities of VUMC.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of third-party and signature event partnerships to increase revenue and brand visibility for VUMC.
• Lead or support all aspects of multiple events—including several that generate $100,000+ each—covering planning, budgets, timelines, vendors, volunteers, day‑of execution, and post-event analysis. 
• Advise event organizers on best practices and ensure appropriate VUMC brand positioning and mission alignment.
• Develop and execute strategic fundraising and stewardship plans to strengthen donor relationships, loyalty, and commitment to VUMC.
• Partner with Corporate and Foundation Relations team members to identify, cultivate, and secure special event sponsorships with corporate donors, and ensure fulfillment of sponsor benefits.
• Represent VUMC at events and prepare key leaders for event attendance; provide briefings and relay key messages about institutional priorities in written and oral communication.
• In partnership with Development’s Strategic Communications team, manage logistics for public-facing activities such as check presentations or media events, involving VUMC and/or VUMC Development leadership, and staff from Strategic Marketing or News & Communications as appropriate. 
• In coordination with Development Finance, build and manage event budgets; track revenue and expenses; ensure timely reconciliation and reporting.
• In coordination with the Community Development Program Manager, maintain accurate donor and event records and ensure compliance with community event guidelines.
• When appropriate, qualify and refer event donors to Major Gifts to deepen and strengthen their relationship with VUMC.
• Support the overall goals of the major gift team and VUMC Development.
• Travel as required.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience (e.g., special event fundraising, nonprofit development, corporate sponsorships).
• Experience may be substituted for education on a 2:1 basis (e.g., 2 years of relevant experience for each year of college not completed).

  Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of special event fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success in volunteer management, program growth, and event planning execution and evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain solid working relationships with corporate and community partners, volunteers, and VUMC faculty, staff and leaders.
• Professional attitude; able to exhibit enthusiasm, persuasion and good judgment in interactions with others.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking and written communication.
• Focused and results‑oriented; able to set priorities, meet goals, and consult with donors to resolve issues across the event lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint); familiarity with CRM systems and project tools (e.g., Smartsheet) preferred.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Background screens will be performed, and education verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide the required information and/or documentation.

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Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

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Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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