Fundraising Event Coordinator

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Events Coordinator supports the Development Department in meeting the financial and community engagement goals of the organization. Core job responsibilities include managing all aspects of fundraising and donor cultivation events including event logistics, vendors, event committees and volunteers, auction solicitation, sponsorship, ticket sales, promotions, and budgets. Plans and implements events according to the overall events calendar and goals for all internal and external events.

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Minimum of five years' experience in fundraising and event planning

Proven event management skills and the ability to develop and inspire staff and volunteers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience conceptualizing, writing and coordinating event materials

Strong proofreading skills

Creative, innovative and able to implement new ideas

Superb organization and time management skills

Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment

Flexibility and high tolerance for change and ambiguity

Outgoing personality and positive attitude

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media platforms and fundraising databases (Blackbaud experience a plus)

Occasional evening and weekend hours, as required

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Director of Development to plan and execute a strategy and budget for the annual events to achieve targeted financial goals
• Plan and execute fundraising and donor recognition events
• Prepare and monitor budget reports to analyze the cost-efficiency of internal and external events
• Develop and implement a volunteer recruitment plan to assure adequate volunteer resources for all event activities.
• Generate special event press releases and public service announcements (PSA) when appropriate. Correspond professionally; both written and oral communications.
• Manage the cultivation and solicitation of new and existing event donors
• Grow donor pipeline with a consistent set of cultivation and development practices
• Document within the donor database and ensure profiles and engagements are current and complete
• Work with Foundation Administrative Assistant to ensure gifts are processed in a timely and accurate manner, and donors are receipted and acknowledged accordingly
• Submit monthly donor and campaign reports to Director of Development
• Maintain appropriate documentation of event processes and procedures
• Support Foundation in preparing the Annual Report, as well as public relations and public information projects

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your required salary?
• Do you reside in Brevard County as this is not a remote position?

Experience:

• Event Planning: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne, FL 32940