Events and Community Engagement Coordinator

Job Title: Events and Community Engagement Coordinator

Department: Development

Reports To: Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours with occasional evenings/weekends as needed

Date Revised: June 2026

The Events and Community Engagement Coordinator provides administrative and project coordination support with executing fundraising events, community engagement initiatives and development goals for Ronald McDonald House Atlanta.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about Ronald McDonald House Atlanta’s mission to keep families close. Strong communication, project management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities are essential in this fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Events and Community Engagement Coordinator reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Qualifications:

1. Education & Experience:
   
   
   
   • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit fundraising, marketing, event planning, or communications preferred.
   
   
   • Minimum 2 years of experience in development, event coordination, or donor relations.
   
   
   
   


2. Skills & Competencies:
   
   
   
   • Strong organizational and project management skills, with a high attention to detail.
   
   
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   
   
   • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
   
   
   • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
   
   
   • Team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for mission-driven work.
   
   
   • Must pass a federal background check.
   
   
   
   

Essential Functions:

Events and Community Engagement 

• Support the planning and execution of Ronald McDonald House Atlanta’s Signature Events (e.g., Handbag Hullabaloo, Red Jacket Golf Classic, Gala, Bones, Wine & Fries) and community fundraisers.


• Assist with venue logistics, vendor communications, registration, guest lists, and event check-in processes.


• Create sponsorship deliverables including recognition opportunities, benefit fulfillment, and engagement activations to ensure sponsors receive meaningful and well-executed partnership experience.


• Track sponsorship and donor commitments, invoicing, and ensure fulfillment of sponsor benefits.


• Coordinate volunteer involvement in collaboration with the Volunteer Services team.


• Serve as a liaison for third-party fundraising efforts, offering guidance and support to individuals and organizations hosting events for Ronald McDonald House Atlanta.


• Assist with Young Professionals Group planning, communications, and event logistics.


• Support peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns with toolkits, messaging, and engagement strategies.

Donor Stewardship

• Assist with cultivation and stewardship of event and community donors—identifying new prospects and supporting relationships with current and lapsed donors.


• Prepare thank-you letters, donor reports, impact updates, and other stewardship materials.


• Maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge and support reporting and database management.

Administrative & Cross-Departmental Support

• Maintain tracking systems for events, community engagement and donor engagement activities.


• Prepare reports, meeting agendas, presentations, and outreach materials as needed.


• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure brand and messaging consistency.


• Support other fundraising initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Office-based role within Ronald McDonald House Atlanta’s Administrative Offices.


• Occasional evening and weekend work required for donor events and deadlines.


• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, computer work, and phone communication.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The responsibilities and duties may evolve based on organizational needs, and management reserves the right to modify the role as necessary.

Benefits:

We are proud to offer comprehensive coverage for our full-time employees. The following benefits are provided with premiums covered at 100% by the company for employees only coverage:

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  • Medical Insurance 
  
  
  • Vision Insurance 
  
  
  • Dental Insurance 
  
  
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance 
  
  
  • Life Insurance
    
  
  
  
  

Additional benefits include:

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  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 
  
  
  • 11 Paid Holidays Annually 
  
  
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan 
  
  
  • Cell Phone reimbursement
  
  
  
  

Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The responsibilities and duties may evolve based on organizational needs, and management reserves the right to modify the role as necessary.