Director, Events & Conferences

The Global Impact Investing Network, Inc. (GIIN) is the leading industry body for impact investing. Since 2009, the GIIN has worked to increase the scale and effectiveness of impact investing to solve systemic problems facing people and the planet. With member organizations across six continents, the GIIN serves as a hub for innovation, ideas and information to help investors build a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient world.

The GIIN is hiring our next Events & Conferences Director to own our ticketed events portfolio end to end. They will own the strategy for key conferences, including the GIIN Impact Forum and the West Coast Forum. Together, these keystone conferences represent the most significant in-person gatherings of impact investors and present a critical opportunity for the GIIN to engage and influence the investing market. Beyond these signature events, the Director will serve as a thought partner to colleagues hosting bespoke programmatic events and strive to build a bridge between individual events to create a drumbeat, including the Investors' Council Annual Meeting. In this capacity, and with the support of two in-house Events Managers and external vendors, they'll source venues and direct operations for select events.

Our ideal candidate is a seasoned events leader; they have been the person accountable when 1,000+ attendees walk through the door. They've owned large budgets and developed audience acquisition strategies that surprise and delight attendees. They know what gets the right people in the room and keeps them coming back. They have some familiarity with impact investing and a genuine commitment to the GIIN's mission. Human connection and the exchange of ideas are what get them out of bed in the morning.

This is a full-time position based in New York City and reporting to the Chief Investor Network Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Planning

• Set the objectives, KPIs and revenue targets for the portfolio of events, and build the annual events strategy with the Chief Investor Network Officer.
• Own budgets and P&L for individual events, forecasting, tracking and adjusting spend and pricing to protect margin.
• Drive audience acquisition: define the target audience, build the outreach and registration plan, track registration and ticket sales against targets and shift tactics if/when numbers lag.
• Partner with the Development team to shape sponsorship packages that are compelling, bringing fresh ideas for what partners can buy.
• Work with internal partners across the organization to design inspiring agendas that convene the right voices around the industry's most pressing questions and advance the GIIN's broader engagement strategy.
• Identify, recruit, and secure high-caliber speakers and moderators for each event from leading global investors to emerging voices in impact investing, and prepare them to deliver sessions that resonate with attendees.

• Strategize with the Communications & Marketing team to develop a marketing approach for conferences, including newsletter content and social media.

Operations and delivery

• Work with internal teams to design execute the program, including formats, speaker preparation, and speaker briefing.
• Source and secure contracts for venues and suppliers worldwide.
• Manage vendors and consultants, including production, design, and video.
• Run the on-site operations, leading GIIN staff and vendor teams, and make the calls when things go off script.

People and learning

• Lead, coach and develop a team of two.
• Deliver post-event reporting on results against KPIs, budget and attendee feedback, and turn the lessons into next year's plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years leading events, with a track record of delivering large-scale conferences of 1,000+ attendees as the person accountable for the result, and working knowledge of impact investing.
• Proven ownership of major event budgets ($1M+) and revenue targets, including ticketing and sponsorship.
• Experience running events across multiple markets, including international venues and vendors.
• Experience managing staff and directing vendors and consultants under tight deadlines.
• A strong sense of program and audience: you know what makes a senior, global audience show up, stay and come back.
• Skill at working across departments and bringing internal stakeholders behind one plan and ability to see how to use major events as a means to support a non-profit mission.
• Calm, decisive judgment on-site, and the attention to detail to prevent most problems before they start.
• Clear, persuasive writing and speaking, with internal teams, vendors, speakers and sponsors.
• Commitment to the GIIN's mission and genuine interest in impact investing.

Nice to have

• Experience producing hybrid or online events at scale.
• Hands-on skill with event management, registration and email platforms such as Cvent, Salesforce, and Qualtrics.
• Experience with event sustainability and accessibility practices.

LOCATION & WORK ELIGIBILITY

This position is based out of our New York City office.

The GIIN works on a hybrid semester schedule. In fall and spring, we're in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with Mondays and Fridays remote-optional. In summer and winter, there's no in-office requirement, though the office stays open for anyone who wants to come in. The schedule is designed to make our time together count for connection and collaboration, while giving our team real flexibility throughout the year.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States that does not require visa sponsorship from an employer. For example, possessing U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Card).

COMPENSATION

The GIIN is committed to pay equity. The salary range for this role is between $140,000 and $160,000 per annum, with exact salary depending on qualification, experience, and non-profit market alignment, with an excellent benefits package and bonus potential.

The GIIN is committed to pay equity, and our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family well beyond your paycheck:

• Health coverage at no cost to you, including for your family. Choose from multiple comprehensive health plans with $0 employee premiums at every enrollment tier, whether you're covering just yourself or your whole household.
• 401(k) with employer match to help you invest in your future.
• Generous paid time off, plus two company-wide office closures: the week of July 4th and between Christmas and New Year's so the whole team can fully unplug.
• Paid parental leave for growing families.

The GIIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We aim to offer competitive salaries and benefits and are committed to fairness, trust, and consistency in compensation. We do not ask for prior pay history from our candidates and our offer-making process is negotiation-free for salaries and benefits.

TO APPLY

Submit your resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in the GIIN and the role. We will receive applications on a rolling basis but encourage interested candidates to apply by December 4, 2026.