Director of Special Events Salary in Atlanta, GA

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How much does a Director of Special Events make in Atlanta, GA? The average Director of Special Events salary in Atlanta, GA is $142,671 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $126,079 and $161,608. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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DONOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGER or DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY

Community Alliance with Family Farmers - Davis , CA

CAFF seeks a Donor Relationship Manager OR a Director of Philanthropy, depending on level of ... Special Events: Plan, coordinate, and execute 2-4 annual fundraising events, campaigns, and ...

Foundation List Corporation - 13 days ago

Director of Development

Charleston Collegiate School - Johns Island , SC

... special events, and donor database management. Coordinate planning for upcoming capital campaign ... the Director of Marketing & Communications, supporting them in all their fundraising ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Director of Campus Wellness and Recreation

Lincoln University of Missouri - Jefferson City , MO

... membership sales, special events, and operations. The Director will provide overall vision ... Current knowledge of State and Federal regulations and industry standards (NIRSA) related to ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago

Director of Worship Ministries - Table Rock Fellowship

Christian Career Fit - Medford , OR

Director of Worship Ministries - Table Rock Fellowship Who We Are: Located in beautiful Southern ... Ability to envision how weekend worship services and special events will honor God, fit with TRF ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago

Associate Director of Gift Processing

University of Hawaii Foundation - Honolulu , HI

Associate Director of Gift Processing Department: Advancement Services FLSA Status: Full-Time, ... Coordinates and oversees the process of the special events and membership deductibility worksheets

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 5 days ago

Director of Development

Northern Light School - Oakland , CA

... special events and grants for the organization. The Director of Development will spearhead the development and implementation of a robust fundraising strategy. NLS currently aims $2.8 million to $3 ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

What does a Director of Special Events do?

Common responsibilities of a Director of Special Events

Collaborate with the Foundations and Corporations fund raising staff to assure the most effective approach to corporate solicitation is implemented so that sponsorship and philanthropy solicitations are complimentary and provide the best opportunity for maximizing corporate donations.

February 15, 2023

Lead by exampleSchedule and facilitate committee meetingsAdapt strategies to changed conditions and communicate changes effectivelyAbility for detailed focus in complex situationsCommunicate clearly and effectively in positive or negative situationsInteract positively with stakeholdersThe ability to have fun while executing complex events under pressureEffectively balance task-oriented and process-oriented dutiesDemonstrate positivity and persistence in meeting difficult challengesWork effectively as a member of a team.

May 08, 2023

Demonstrated capability to work closely with diverse teams of people to accomplish complex tasks and initiative on schedule and on budget.

October 25, 2022

Manages events budgets to ensure compliance with departmental, university and state fiscal rules and budgetary parameters established by the Deportment of Intercollegiate Athletics and establishes pricing for public admission to events.

January 04, 2023

Develop processes and resources to support site Executive Directors and Development Managers in meeting revenue and cost of fundraising goals, improving process, increasing constituent engagement.

April 17, 2023

Attend business networking events including Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA), Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Greater Charlotte Hotel and Tourism Association (HTA), Visit Charlotte, ISES.

April 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Special Events in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

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126079

161608

142671

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

138804

186528

159589

What is the average salary for Director of Special Events in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Special Events in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Director of Special Events ranges from $126,079 to $161,608 with the average base salary of $142,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,804 to $186,528 with the average total cash compensation of $159,589.

View Average Salary for Director of Special Events as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$142,671	$126,079 - $161,608
Bonus	$16,918	$12,725 - $24,919
Total Pay	$159,589	$138,804 - $186,528

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Special Events Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,008 - $161,517	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,129 - $161,673	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,588 - $160,979	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,624 - $153,335	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,320 - $155,509	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,124 - $150,131	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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