Development Coordinator - Events

Fundraising Events

• Works with and supports the Special Events Manager to coordinate special events, including in-house mailings, volunteer coordination, support for third-party events, pre- and post-event day(s) coordination, event day activities and support throughout event.
• Aid in securing, organizing, and uploading auction and raffle items in support of fundraising events.
• Aid in coordination of correspondence, including invitations, mailing lists, underwriting, thank you letters, and organizing post-event related materials.
• Cook up and attend committee meetings.
• Assist in prospect research, including event sponsors, grant prospects, and individual donors.

Third-Party Events

• Manage existing and identify third-party fundraising events by cultivating relationships with community partners, corporations, volunteers, and supporters.
• Serve as primary liaison for all third-party fundraising initiatives, providing guidance, resources, and support to event hosts.
• Attend and represent the organization at all third-party events, ensuring a strong organizational presence, stewardship of partners, and alignment with brand standards.
• Track event performance, evaluate outcomes and development strategies to strengthen participation, engagement, and fundraising results year-over-year.

Individual Giving Campaigns

• Maintain and oversee monthly individual donor tracking, including gift activity, response rates, retention metrics, and appeal performance to ensure accurate reporting and informed fundraising strategies.
• Monitor and analyze donor engagement and campaign response trends to assess the effectiveness of targeted fundraising appeals.
• Collaborate with program staff to identify compelling stories for inclusion in donor communications and funding appeals.
• Prepare and present campaign analysis highlighting strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

Other Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Actively promote Child Advocates, Inc. and assist with identifying new donors, volunteers, and funders.
• Aid in meeting coordination including sending notices and preparing meeting agendas.
• Support aspects of annual campaign with support from Development Director.

Qualifications

• Two + years of related work experience: fundraising/development experience in nonprofit environment preferred.
• Previous experience in successful special events coordination.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Databases experience, prefer experience with Raiser’s Edge Pro.
• Proven organizational skills and project management skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Essential Skills and Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office.
• Fundraising software experience a plus; Experience in Blackbaud, the Raiser’s Edge, highly preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.
• Proven ability to work fluidly and effectively with team members, volunteers, committee members and board members.
• Effective communication skills on an ongoing basis with other departments to facilitate the growth and involvement of specific areas in organizational activities.
• Effective communication with board members, donors, potential donors, volunteers, and fellow staff members.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range between $50,000-$55,000.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, disability insurances.

Health Savings Account.

Flexible Spending Account.

Vacation, holiday and sick leave.

401(k) Plan.

Hybrid position after 4 months in office.