Fundraising Events Specialist

On-Site - 5 days per week

Position Summary: The Fundraising & Events Coordinator reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for the successful Peer-to Peer fundraising, planning and execution of local and national donor events while cultivating productive relationships with corporate partners, volunteers, supporters, and donors.

Responsibilities Include:

Fundraising:

• Create annual operational plan including marketing, budgeting, and project management to ensure success of AFA’s fundraising events/campaigns.


• Ensure revenue goals are achieved by developing, implementing, and assessing year-round strategic fundraising plans with a focus on key campaign revenue drivers, new volunteers, sponsors, community leaders, donors, team captains, and vendors.

• Maintain a solid understanding of the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of AFA and funded research to further connect our donors and volunteer’s relationship with the organization.


• Solicit national and local sponsorships and in-kind donations


• Steward the Young Professionals Committee and manage affiliated fundraising events.


• Prioritize relationship development. Deliver excellent customer service to all donors, participants, corporate partners, and teams by understanding their interests, responding promptly to requests, and providing consistent year-round communication.


• Manage and execute logistics to provide an inspirational day-of event experience for corporate partners, supporters and volunteers


• Maintain accurate and complete database, records and files for fundraising events, programs, and activities.


• Supporting other fundraising events, activities and programs assigned.

Volunteer Engagement

• Work with leadership volunteers to identify, recruit, and engage volunteers who have potential to make an impact.


• Build strong and effective partnerships with volunteers and supporters and help foster a culture of accountability.


• Partner with and support volunteer committees to drive success in campaigns and grow support for our mission.

Qualifications

• Skilled in building and sustaining meaningful relationships.


• Aptitude for planning, budgeting, and time management.


• Exceptional written/oral presentation and communication skills.


• Computer skills including basic data management and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up.


• Strong organizational and financial management skills.


• Proven ability to manage several projects and priorities at one time.


• Highly self-motivated.


• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.


• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years of non-profit experience in fundraising or relevant business/volunteer experience.


• P2P fundraising experience required including administration, management and expertise with related fundraising platforms.


• Demonstrated ability and willingness to solicit funds with donors and prospects.


• Experience with committee development and event planning logistics in a fundraising environment.


• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work closely with all constituents including vendors, donors, staff, volunteers, and the public.