Fundraising Events Specialist
Alzheimer's Foundation of America, New York, NY, United States
Fundraising & Events Coordinator
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. 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.
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. 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.