Special Events & Marketing Coordinator

Benefits 403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Competitive salaries, health, dental, vision & life insurance, 403B matching, flexible schedules, opportunity for advancement, paid time off, wellness resources, training and development, performance‑based bonuses, and more. Position Summary The Special Events & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of all agency fundraising events and related marketing efforts. This role plays a key part in driving fundraising revenue, strengthening donor and community relationships, increasing brand awareness, and supporting the organization’s overall development strategy. The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, collaborative, and passionate about nonprofit fundraising and community engagement. This position requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities Fundraising Events & Sponsorships Lead the planning and execution of all agency fundraising events from concept through post‑event evaluation Develop event timelines, manage logistics, and ensure successful execution of all event‑related activities Maintain event budgets and track expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility Secure sponsorships, cultivate donor relationships, and identify new partnership opportunities with businesses, organizations, and community leaders Collaborate with event committees and board liaisons to support fundraising goals and event success Research, coordinate, and negotiate with vendors and event‑related service providers Manage event technology platforms, including online bidding and fundraising systems Prepare event reports, sponsorship tracking, ROI analysis, and post‑event evaluations with recommendations for future growth Marketing & Communications Create event themes, promotional messaging, and marketing materials in collaboration with the Director of Development Design and coordinate event‑related social media campaigns, email marketing, signage, printed materials, and digital content Assist with maintaining event‑related website and fundraising pages Support media and public relations efforts, including press releases and community outreach Assist with social media fundraising campaigns, including Domestic Violence Awareness Month initiatives Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordination Support community‑based fundraising initiatives and outreach efforts Build and maintain relationships with community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters Recruit, coordinate, train, and supervise event interns and volunteers Ensure donors, sponsors, and volunteers receive meaningful recognition and stewardship Development Team Collaboration Participate actively as a member of the Development Team Assist with development reporting, planning, and organizational fundraising initiatives Attend and support meetings, committees, and agency events as needed Provide backup support to other Development Team members and perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required Valid driver’s license required 3‑5 years of nonprofit event planning, fundraising, or related experience preferred At least 1 year of marketing and/or communications experience, including social media management Skills & Knowledge Experience working with donor CRM/database systems Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, or similar graphic design platforms Strong project management, organizational, and workflow management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously Strong relationship‑building and interpersonal skills Passion for nonprofit work and community impact Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people of varied races, ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio‑economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr