Fundraising Events Coordinator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Identify and build relationships with potential

donors. Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals

or corporate donors. Write and send letters of thanks to donors. Solicit

cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or

government donors. Create or update donor databases. Develop strategies

to encourage new or increased contributions. Develop or implement

fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail

programs. Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable

donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential

investors, or general donor markets. Compile or develop materials to

submit to granting or other funding organizations. Develop fundraising

activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize

costs. Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff

members. Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events

or specified time periods. Monitor progress of fundraising drives.

Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.

Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community

leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or

needs. Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote

organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships. Write reports

or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.

Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors. Monitor

budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising

organizations. Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as

silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks. Direct or coordinate

Web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation

Web sites. Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or

conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political

causes. Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer

gift-matching. Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials,

supplies, or donations for fundraising events. Develop and maintain

media contact lists. Prepare materials such as fundraising envelopes,

bid sheets, or gift bags for charitable events. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor\'s degree in Nonprofit

Management, Event Planning, Marketing, Communications, or related field;

or equivalent experience. 24 years of experience planning and executing

fundraising events, preferably in a non-profit setting. Proven success

in sponsorship solicitation, donor relations, or fundraising campaigns.

Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Creative, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities under

deadlines. Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs and experiences

of individuals with disabilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office,

Google Workspace, and event/donor management tools (e.g., Eventbrite,

DonorPerfect, Little Green Light, Bloomerang). Ability to work

occasional evenings and weekends for events. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: odcinc.com/jobs