Director of Special Events Salary in Denver, CO

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How much does a Director of Special Events make in Denver, CO? The average Director of Special Events salary in Denver, CO is $148,355 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $131,101 and $168,046. 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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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 ...

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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

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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 ...

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Assistant Director of Development 2024

San Francisco Friends - San Francisco , CA

Special Events/Spring Fundraiser * Collaborate with various teams to create an annual events ... Director-Of-Development-2024 Powered by JazzHR 4UC1OD6t1C

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Director of Dining Services

Kensington Senior Living, LLC - Redwood City , CA

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for assuring the overall quality and efficiency of ... for special events that are held within the community. 10. Interviews, provides hiring ...

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Director of Marketing and Communications

THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR TACOMA AND PIERCE COUNTY - Tacoma , WA

Director of Marking & Communication DEPARTMENT / CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time / Salaried / Non-Union ... projects and special events as needed. * Expertise in crafting persuasive written materials ...

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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 Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

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168046

148355

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

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193958

165947

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 Denver, CO. The base salary for Director of Special Events ranges from $131,101 to $168,046 with the average base salary of $148,355. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $144,333 to $193,958 with the average total cash compensation of $165,947.

View Average Salary for Director of Special Events as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$148,355	$131,101 - $168,046
Bonus	$17,592	$13,232 - $25,912
Total Pay	$165,947	$144,333 - $193,958

* 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 Denver, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,882 - $167,766	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,796 - $167,655	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,882 - $167,766	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,082 - $168,021	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,618 - $164,864	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,054 - $169,268	COMPARE TO Denver, CO

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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...

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