Development Coordinator, Community Fundraising

Hours:  Monday - Friday, Daylight.  Some evening and weekend hours may be required

Travel:  Less than 10% local travel may be required

A Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing community-based fundraising initiatives that engage individuals, teams, organizations, and volunteers in support of the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation's mission.  This role supports the growth of peer-to-peer fundraising, third-party events, and volunteer-driven campaigns by providing project coordination, participant support, and relationship management to advance revenue and engagement goals.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of community fundraising initiatives, including peer-to-peer campaigns, third-party events, and volunteer-led activities, aligned with the Foundation’s annual revenue and donor engagement goals. Serves as a primary point of contact for community fundraisers, providing guidance, resources, and support to enhance their fundraising success and overall experience.

   

• Collaborates with Foundation leadership and cross-functional teams to align community fundraising efforts with organizational priorities, including signature events and broader engagement strategies. Assists in onboarding, stewardship, and retention of community fundraisers, volunteers, and partners, contributing to long-term relationship development and increased participation.

• Coordinates and manages assigned projects and fundraising activities from planning through execution, ensuring timelines, communications, and deliverables are effectively managed. Supports volunteer engagement efforts, including team captains, community ambassadors, and participant groups, to strengthen program reach and impact.

• Maintains accurate records of fundraiser, donor, and participant activity within the Foundation’s database and assists with tracking revenue, participation, and engagement metrics to inform program performance. Participates in Foundation events and community activities as appropriate and supports all phases of department initiatives as needed.

   

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

• Performs other duties as assigned.