Job Description
Our client, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and services to families of dementia patients is seeking a Fundraising & Events Coordinator to join their team.
- This is a perm position.
- The annually salary range is $60,000 - $66,500.
- The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
- The position is 100% onsite.
Position Summary: The Fundraising & Events Coordinator reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for the successful Peer-to Peer fundraising, planning and execution of local and national donor events while cultivating productive relationships with corporate partners, volunteers, supporters, and donors.
Responsibilities Include:
Fundraising:
- Create annual operational plan including marketing, budgeting, and project management to ensure success of AFA’s fundraising events/campaigns.
- Ensure revenue goals are achieved by developing, implementing, and assessing year-round strategic fundraising plans with a focus on key campaign revenue drivers, new volunteers, sponsors, community leaders, donors, team captains, and vendors.
- Maintain a solid understanding of the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of AFA and funded research to further connect our donors and volunteer’s relationship with the organization.
- Solicit national and local sponsorships and in-kind donations
- Steward the Young Professionals Committee and manage affiliated fundraising events.
- Prioritize relationship development. Deliver excellent customer service to all donors, participants, corporate partners, and teams by understanding their interests, responding promptly to requests, and providing consistent year-round communication.
- Manage and execute logistics to provide an inspirational day-of event experience for corporate partners, supporters and volunteers
- Maintain accurate and complete database, records and files for fundraising events, programs, and activities.
- Supporting other fundraising events, activities and programs assigned.
- Plan, manage, and optimize auction and raffle initiatives to drive participation and revenue.
- Support event marketing initiatives, messaging, and outreach to drive engagement.
Volunteer Engagement
- Work with leadership volunteers to identify, recruit, and engage volunteers who have potential to make an impact.
- Build strong and effective partnerships with volunteers and supporters and help foster a culture of accountability.
- Partner with and support volunteer committees to drive success in campaigns and grow support for our mission.
Qualifications
- Skilled in building and sustaining meaningful relationships.
- Aptitude for planning, budgeting, and time management.
- Exceptional written/oral presentation and communication skills.
- Computer skills including basic data management and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up.
- Strong organizational and financial management skills.
- Proven ability to manage several projects and priorities at one time.
- Highly self-motivated.
- Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.
- Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Required Abilities and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 3-4 years of non-profit experience in fundraising or relevant business/volunteer experience.
- P2P fundraising experience required including administration, management and expertise with related fundraising platforms.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to solicit funds with donors and prospects.
- Experience with committee development and event planning logistics in a fundraising environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work closely with all constituents including vendors, donors, staff, volunteers, and the public.
- Ability to source auction items, negotiate donations, and maintain strong partner relationships.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,