https://careermatch.nptimes.com Latest NonProfit Times CareerMatch Jobs Sun, 17 May 2026 11:35:07 Z https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22270781/senior-director-meetings https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22270781/senior-director-meetings D.C., POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Director, Meetings serves as the strategic and operational leader for ACI’s meetings, conventions, and engagement experiences, overseeing the planning and execution of a dynamic portfolio of member-facing and internal events that advance ACI’s mission, strategic priorities, and industry leadership. This role plays a critical part in shaping how ACI convenes the industry, designing high-impact experiences that strengthen member engagement, support business growth, foster collaboration across the cleaning value chain, and reinforce ACI’s position as the trusted, science-based voice of the cleaning products industry. Reporting initially to the AVP, Meetings and transitioning to direct reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) upon the AVP’s departure, the Senior Director will lead the operational strategy, execution, and continuous modernization of ACI’s meetings portfolio, including the Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, Spark Summit, webinars, and other strategic convenings. The Senior Director is expected to bring a forward-looking mindset to event strategy and attendee engagement, leveraging emerging trends, technology, data insights, and operational best practices to continuously elevate the member experience and strengthen ACI’s ability to convene, inform, and connect the industry. This position serves as a key cross-functional partner across the organization and will directly supervise the Manager, Meetings upon the AVP’s departure. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Meeting Planning & Operational Readiness: Implement ACI’s annual meetings and events strategy as set by the COO, translating organizational direction into detailed operational plans in coordination with the Innovation & Education Committee and key stakeholders. Develop and manage a master event calendar and operational plan for all ACI meetings, ensuring alignment with the COO’s strategic priorities and member needs. Stay current on trends in event design, member engagement, and convention management, bringing relevant insights and recommendations to the COO to inform convention strategy and programming decisions. Bring creative, operationally grounded ideas for improving meeting formats, content delivery, and attendee experience, and execute approved innovations with excellence. Convention & Meeting Execution: Oversee all logistical and operational aspects of ACI meetings, including the Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, Spark Summit, Board of Directors meetings, and committee meetings. Manage venue selection, RFP processes, contract negotiation, and ongoing hotel and vendor relationships. Direct preparation and approval of all venue specifications, Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), and supplier coordination to ensure flawless on-site execution. Serve as the on-site staff lead for all events, managing staff, vendors, and real-time troubleshooting to ensure a seamless attendee experience. Coordinate speaker logistics, registration management, signage, event materials, and all attendee-facing touchpoints. Manage the development and delivery of ACI webinars and virtual event components as directed. Budget & Financial Management: Develop, manage, and monitor all meeting and convention budgets within parameters approved by the COO, tracking expenses, flagging variances, and ensuring financial targets are met. Manage risk by working with In-House Counsel on reviewing contracts for compliance and organizational protection. Identify and surface cost-saving opportunities and revenue-generating ideas across the meetings portfolio for COO review and direction.   Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Serve as ACI’s primary operational contact and liaison for industry Meeting Planners, facilitating smooth execution of member business-to-business meetings and events. Provide staff support and facilitation management for the Innovation & Education Committee, including preparation of agendas, materials, and follow-up. Keep the COO proactively and transparently informed on all event-related issues, risks, and opportunities, escalating decisions appropriately and ensuring no surprises. Cultivate strong relationships with ACI members, vendors, venues, and industry partners to enhance ACI’s reputation as a premier convener. Team Leadership & Development: Directly supervise the Manager, Meetings upon the AVP’s departure, providing clear direction, regular feedback, and professional development support. Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on excellence, accountability, and member service. Develop and implement internal processes and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of meeting planning operations. Evaluation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate the effectiveness of all ACI meetings through attendee feedback, data analysis, and post-event debriefs. Prepare and deliver post-event reports to the COO with outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations to support COO-level evaluation and strategic direction for future events. Use data, attendee feedback, and post-event analysis to identify operational improvements and bring recommendations to the COO to inform future event direction. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus. Professional certification in meetings and events strongly preferred (CMP, CEM, CAE, or equivalent). Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in conventions, meetings, and event management, ideally within a trade association or membership organization. Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and execute large-scale conferences and multi-track events from concept through completion. Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and competing deadlines simultaneously with precision and calm. Proven experience developing and managing event budgets, including revenue generation, expense control, and post-event financial reconciliation. Skilled contract negotiator with experience managing hotel, venue, AV, catering, and other event vendor relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; superior proofreading and editing ability. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with members, vendors, speakers, and internal stakeholders at all levels. Experience supervising and developing staff, with a collaborative and coaching-oriented leadership style. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint); familiarity with event management platforms, registration systems, and events-related AI tools a plus. Ability to communicate effectively with scientific-minded professionals and industry members. Willingness and ability to travel domestically and work extended hours as required around event dates. Wed, 13 May 2026 10:52:26 -0400 https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22243904/vp-business-development-exhibits-sponsorship-sales https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22243904/vp-business-development-exhibits-sponsorship-sales D.C., Want to work for a great Organization?   The American Bankers Association is the banking industry's champion. Joining ABA makes you part of a team that: • has Extraordinary People - ABA experts are the "go to" sources for bankers, policy makers and the media for credible information and insights for the banking industry. • has Unmatched Scope and Scale - ABA's unparalleled information and services keep members current, knowledgeable and prepared. • is Impact-Driven - ABA has a proven record of bringing about positive change for our members and the industry. We take action and achieve results. Plus competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment and an opportunity to work on issues of national significance equals a winning combination!   Click Here to review ABA's holistic approach to Benefits and Total Rewards.   Employer of Choice: ABA is recognized with a 2025 Great Company Culture Award and 2025 Great Place to Work designation!   Job Description: The VP, will lead the sales of conference sponsorships, exhibit space, and online opportunities.  The position resides within ABA’s Member Experience division which designs and delivers education opportunities for bankers including conferences, training, certifications, schools, vendor relationships, and more.   The VP will lead the team that maximizes revenue from exhibits and sponsorships at ABA events and are members of the ABA Partner Network.  This position is responsible for bottom-line results and customer satisfaction for the assigned core market segments. The incumbent builds profitable, long-term relationships with industry suppliers.    Key Responsibilities: Lead Business Development Sales Team  – Create and manage a team of sales professionals who consistently meet or exceed commercial goals for sponsorships and exhibit space at ABA events.  Manage team to milestones, coach to build upon strengths, ensure consistent performance as a unit.   Relationship Management and Sales -  Establish and grow business relationships with companies and key industry providers in assigned segments. Serve as the primary point of contact for a small number of industry providers with large commercial relationships with ABA.  Coordinate with the Leader of the Partner Network to ensure collaboration and an extraordinary member experience. Create original experiences  – Deliver a continuous stream of inventive, unique experiences in ABA meetings to keep bank members engaged in the exhibit hall.  Develop new and creative approaches to creating exposure points for vendors to educate and interact with bank members. Manage Vendor Relations -  Manage ABA’s decorating company relationship.  Develop exhibit hall floor plans, signage plans, experience zones, etc   Also manage ABA’s a2z relationship, this is our selling and contractual platform for exhibit and sponsorship sales.   Develop annual budget  – Set aggressive but attainable revenue and expense goals as they pertain to revenue from sponsorship and exhibiting at ABA events. Prepare budgets.  Analyze financial reports.  Ensure that spending and budgeting are in line with business objectives and are relevant. Collaborate with individual event Program Managers to ensure a cohesive member experience and a consistent strategy within and across events. Develop processes to track and manage opportunity pipeline and streamline sales cycle.  Monitor financials and report to management in a timely fashion. Collaborate internally  – Work with the ABA’s Partner Network, Large Accounts, and Office of Innovation to ensure awareness of vendor relationships across ABA. Marketing  – Clearly articulate marketing messages and priorities to drive attendance, participation, and support team effectiveness. Manage the marketing/communications function in assigned core segments.   Qualifications: 12 - 15+ years’ experience working with vendors serving financial institutions. 12 - 15+ years’ experience selling conference and exhibit hall space; demonstrated success generating $5 million + in revenue required. Extensive experience leading exhibit and sponsorship sales required. 12 - 15+ years’ experience designing unique experiences for corporate events. 12 - 15+ years’ experience managing a team to meet or exceed sales goals. 12 - 15+ years’ experience managing or providing delivery of services to vendors in a corporate event setting. 12- 15+ years’ experience successfully developing and managing annual budgets for multiple corporate events. Strong familiarity experience selling to and servicing vendors serving financial institutions. Experience selling and overseeing multiple events simultaneously. Experience marketing events strongly preferred. Formalized sales training/use of established sales methodologies. Experience leading a team required. Experience with CRM tools, Salesforce strongly preferred. Vendor management required.   Ability to manage time effectively and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent relationship building, communication and collaboration skills, both in writing and orally. Must have strong interpersonal skills and negotiation skills. Highly creative and innovative. Strong financial aptitude. Excellent customer service skills and capabilities. Ability to travel (20% – 50%) required.   Salary range: $118,788 -- $162,841 -- $204,895   Salary Band Range:   $126,510.00 - $172,360.00 - $218,210.00   American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   Fri, 01 May 2026 13:44:58 -0400 https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22218110/marketing-events-specialist https://careermatch.nptimes.com/jobs/rss/22218110/marketing-events-specialist D.C., A DC-based association management company is looking for a versatile, motivated and energetic association professional with marketing, business development, and meeting management experience to join our growing team! The successful candidate will be a sharp, results-oriented individual with proven success in managing marketing campaigns, supporting sponsorship and exhibitor sales efforts, and assisting in coordination of conferences, meetings, and trade shows. As a boutique association management company, we highly value individuals with broad skillsets and the mindset to adjust their responsibilities based on the needs of our clients. If you are flexible and able to handle multiple assignments and projects simultaneously, and can work both independently and collaboratively across internal departments in a fast-paced environment – you are invited to apply!   Key Responsibilities · Assist the executive team in all aspects of association management, specifically relating to marketing, sponsorship/exhibitor sales, and event management for assigned client-associations. Marketing & Communications Assist in the execution of integrated marketing campaigns across email, social, web, and paid channels. Create and maintain campaign calendars for newsletters, promotions, membership updates, and event communications. Draft and edit marketing copy for emails, website content, social media, and promotional materials. Develop creatives, including social media banners, flyers, ad creatives, etc. Build segments, upload contact lists, and support basic automation tasks. Track and report on campaign performance metrics including open rates, click-through rates, and conversions. Maintain and update client websites and mobile apps. Assist with SEO-friendly content updates and landing pages. Sponsorship Sales and Support Support sponsorship, exhibitor, and other sales initiatives. Assist in lead generation, prospect outreach, and follow-up communications. Maintain prospect and client records within CRM or tracking spreadsheets. Prepare sales collateral, sponsorship prospectuses, media kits, and outreach materials. Assist with sponsorship fulfillment and exhibitor communication before, during, and after events. Coordinate with internal teams on invoicing, contracts, and sponsor deliverables. Assist with membership renewals. Event Coordination Coordinate all aspects of planning in-person board meetings, committee meetings, workshops, seminars as well as annual conferences and expos. Coordinate all aspects of live webinars and virtual trainings. Manage event registration platforms, attendee communications, and reporting. Liaison with speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, supporting organizations, media, and attendees. Coordinate vendor relationships, venue logistics, exhibitor needs, and onsite materials. Support onsite event execution, including registration desk management and speaker coordination. Assist with post-event surveys, CEU (continuing education units) management, and reporting. Assist other departments, as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing, sponsorship sales, and/or event management. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills. Strong customer service orientation and commitment to company’s “Members Come First” motto. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work effectively yet remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment. Excellent time-management, prioritizing, problem prevention and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to handle multiple assignments and projects simultaneously and work independently as well as a collaborative environment across internal departments in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to work across internal departments is a must. Work as a team toward achieving individual, company’s, and client’ annual business plan and budget goals. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time per year. Motivation to succeed, outgoing and friendly personality. Required Technical Skills Demonstrated proficiency with email marketing software (MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc.). Demonstrated proficiency with WordPress-based websites. Some proficiency with webinar management platforms (Zoom/Teams) and event registration systems. Some proficiency with Google Ads/LinkedIn Ads. Basic graphic design skills (Canva or Adobe Creative Suite). Basic knowledge of CRM and membership database (iMIS, YourMembership, etc.). Basic knowledge of YouTube, Vimeo, SurveyMonkey, Doodle Poll, Asana, and Slack. Preferred Experience working for associations and/or association management companies CMP or PMP certification   Company benefits include: Limited Health Insurance reimbursement Limited Commute reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan, 80% match on employees contributions, up to 5% of their salary deferrals Paid PTO (13 days the first 2 years of employment and 18 days after 2 years of employment) Paid twelve (12) federal holidays as well as paid week between Christmas and New Year's Day Hybrid Work (3 days in office) after 3 months of employment Continuous professional development allowances Bonuses and incentives for high impact work On-site fitness center Company Teambuilding Events (i.e.: Nationals Games, Escape Rooms, and more) Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:03:15 -0400