Fundraising Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Assist the DOD in the planning and execution of small, medium, and large-scale fundraising events.
• Solicit, coordinate, and support volunteers throughout the event process.
• Lead and manage the silent auction for each Summit event to include asks for donations, auction database management, securing volunteers to create auction basket packaging and beyond.
• Manage event set up, tear down and follow-ups.
• Track and maintain clean, updated, and accessible data for presenters, speakers, and attendees.
• Work closely across teams to recruit attendees, promote ticket sales, solicit sponsorships and in-kind donations.
• Manage the creation of innovative fundraising streams during the event offseason (giveback events, restaurant nights etc.)
• Manage the Blackbaud database to include uploading monthly donations, creating quarterly statements to mail and beyond.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in planning and coordinating small to large scale non-profit fundraising events on a professional basis.
• Highly skilled in the use of various Microsoft platforms in relation to event management.
• Experience in soliciting auction donations for fundraising events.
• Experience in managing donor database/CRM software (preferably Blackbaud).
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners.
• Familiarity with event registration software (Preferably GiveSmart).
• Experienced in customer service through phone, email, and social media.
• Experienced in tracking and maintaining budgets.

*It should be noted that this position has a Bona-Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) in the area of religion in compliance with U.S. Code Title 29, Chapter 14, Section 623. Since the mission of the Center is to integrate faith and therapy within the counseling process from the point of view of an adherent of Christian faith, the position requires the willingness to perform this service for clients and to demonstrate adherence to Christian faith by evidence of regular participation in and/or leadership within a Christian community of faith.