Annual Giving and Events Coordinator

Position Summary

The Annual Giving and Events Coordinator supports the mission of Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School by coordinating the school's annual giving program and advancement-related events.

Essential Responsibilities

• Cook up and implement the school's annual giving program.
• Coordinate revenue-generating annual giving initiatives.
• Track annual campaign progress, participation rates, donor retention, average gift size, and other data points as requested.
• Aid in identifying opportunities and supporting efforts to boost annual giving participation among the school's constituencies.
• Record accurate donor intentions, contact information, preferences, and engagement history in the school's advancement database.
• Aid in donor research, list preparation, segmentation, and prospect identification.
• Ensure that donor, student, family, and financial information is handled with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Cook up and execute the logistics of advancement department events from initial planning through completion.
• Prepare event timelines, budgets, checklists, guest lists, briefing materials, and conduct post-event evaluations to recommend improvements for future programs.
• Attend all advancement department events serving as onsite coordinator.

Other Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or other degree is preferred.
• One to three years of experience in fundraising, event planning, alumni relations, nonprofit administration, communications, hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email marketing platforms, and database systems such as donor databases, customer relationship management systems, online fundraising platforms, or event-registration software.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to attend meetings and events throughout the school campus and at off-site locations.
• Ability to lift and transport event materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours for selected events and activities.
• Local travel will occasionally be required.

About The Employer

Our Mission: Inspired by faith, Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School prepares students to be strong in mind, body, character, and spirit for lives of learning and service, according to the Gospel.

Vision: To form young people who will love God, neighbor, and self, seek Truth, lead courageously, and serve others.

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