If we can get one child adopted into a loving family, all our work will be worth it."

Dave Thomas

Join us as we champion our mission to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America's foster care systems.

We've helped more than 14,000 young people find safe, permanent homes across the United States and Canada, but our mission is not complete.

Invest your career in making a difference and join the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption team.

We offer a supportive workplace where you can make an impact. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment for Foundation staff, while advocating for measurable change toward racial equity within the child welfare system.

We are looking for excellent talent to support our mission. Located in Dublin, Ohio, the coordinator, events and development role is key in crafting and executing dynamic event plans that supports the financial goals and strategic growth of the Foundation.

Additionally, this role will assist the development team with donor stewardship and fulfillment needs. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, partner with event vendors and implement fundraising best practices.

If you are solution focused and ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and discover more about this exciting opportunity.

Key Deliverables :

• Assist the director, events with the detailed execution of a comprehensive, multi-tiered fundraising and cultivation event plan in support of the Foundation's development goals, to include both Wendy's and non-Wendy's related events
• Develop and cultivate relationships with new and existing donors; represent the Foundation at events, meetings and networking opportunities, ensuring the utmost professionalism and enhancement of the Foundation's reputation
• Solicit in-kind donations from individuals, corporations and businesses to support the Foundation's programs and events
• Assist the department and development team with donor stewardship fulfillment (including donor related mailings, hand-written thank you notes, auction items and wristbands)

What You Bring :

• Undergraduate degree preferred
• 1 year of experience in event planning, event execution or donor relations
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies, including how events support a donor cultivation plan
• Highly organized, thorough, and detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Knowledge in generating and analyzing event metrics

Our Benefits

At the Foundation, our team is committed to providing unwavering dedication to change the journey for children lingering in foster care.

We value each member of our team, and we are committed to taking care of you. Beyond joining our talented team and the opportunity to make a difference, we are proud to offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits program, including :

• First day of hire medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA ). The HRA is a tax-advantaged account, funded solely by the employer to help you pay for medical expenses.

Your HRA debit card may be used to pay up to $4,500 (individual coverage) or up to $9,000 (family coverage) per year.

• Employer-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• Eligibility for a 403(b)-retirement match program up to 5% after the first year of employment
• Adoption-Friendly Workplace providing financial benefits and paid time off for adoptive parents
• Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, paid personal, vacation and sick days as well as parental leave, adoption leave and foster care leave
• A connected team environment that embraces a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Career advancement opportunities and continued education
• A comprehensive offering of additional voluntary benefits!

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, religious beliefs, political affiliation, creed, HIV / AIDS status, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, veteran / military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or any other category protected by applicable law.

Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.

Last updated : 2024-03-24