Reports to: Senior Director, Events & Board Operations
What's In It for You:
Compensation: $60,000 annually
100% organization paid health insurance
403B Matched Retirement Plan
Organization Paid Time Off
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Events and Board Operations, the Development Coordinator will work with the Events team to prepare for the fiscal year's event season. The successful candidate will be extremely organized, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, have an interest in fundraising and event planning, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Serves as key member of the events team responsible for implementing and growing critical signature fundraising events in important markets
Solicits contributions (cash and in-kind) from businesses and individuals to support special events
Assists with event venue and vendor selection by researching online, calling for estimates, etc.
Participates as a broader member of the organization by staffing events as needed
Liaises with all levels of donors, Board Members and government officials as needed
Inputs event information including purchases, donations, and event attendance in the database to ensure constituent records are accurately maintained
Maintains RSVPs for each event
Manages event auctions including solicitation of items, maintaining auction list, creating bid sheets, display sheets, prize letters and other auction related materials
Assists team in ensuring deliverables are met for event sponsors
Updates and maintains event-specific webpages as needed
Oversees event invitations including mailing, stuffing and postage
Submits invoices in database for event-related expenses
Keeps track of all event-related expenses
Maintains event budgets as needed
Files receipts for all events following organizational processes
Creates PowerPoint and Microsoft Word sponsorship decks and presents at meetings as needed
Manages event supply inventory
Participates in all-staff weekly meetings and other event-related committee meetings as needed
Collaborates and supports other teams including Marketing/Communications and Operations as needed
Serves as backup for the Coordinator, Office Operations.
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Available to work evening and weekend hours and travel as needed
Extensive problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills
Superlative customer service and relationship-building skills
Ability to collaborate effectively to achieve common goals
Adaptable and able to engage with all levels of staff and high net-worth individuals
Ability to work independently and with strong self-motivation
Effective organization and time management skills
Keen attention to detail including follow-through and follow-up
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Zoom, Canva, Raiser's Edge, GiveSmart and Adobe
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of three years of experience in fundraising and/or event planning and management
Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of event planning including the ability to multi-task while working on several events at the same time
Experience working in Raiser's Edge Fundraising Software and Blackbaud Net Community
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, or kneeling
Prolonged periods sitting at desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
Ability to commute to offices and work-related meetings reliably and on time
Ability to travel as necessary
DRIF is an equal opportunity employer
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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