Special Events & Fundraising Volunteer Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

The Role:

We are seeking a Special Events & Fundraising Volunteer Program Coordinator who will plan, coordinate and implement successful events, in collaboration with staff and volunteer leadership, to raise funds for and promote community awareness of Red Cross services. Develop and execute plans to identify, cultivate, solicit, and recognize event underwriters/sponsors and other event participants. Serves as the regional development team's first point of contact for community inquiries, responding as appropriate via phone and written correspondence. Provide staff support for relevant committees. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Provide management support for the fundraising team's volunteer program. Coordinate with fundraising staff and the volunteer services department to identify volunteer projects, work assignments, and to recommend strategies for capacity building through volunteer engagement. Manage the engagement of volunteers through regular communications, appreciation events, and consultation with staff assigned to manage fundraising volunteers.

Provide administrative support for the fundraising leadership team through coordination of special projects, department meetings and other duties as assigned. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

1. Research, identify, cultivate, and solicit new and existing donors for monetary and/or in-kind gifts to support special events. Recognize potential for increased donor involvement and capitalize on opportunities to grow existing relationships. Identify event sponsors for potential enhanced or increased partnership opportunities. Create a seamless, balanced, and enjoyable experience for potential donors through effective leadership and recognition techniques.

2. Develop effective working relationships with donors, volunteers, government, and foundation representatives to nurture their connections to the Red Cross. May oversee collaboration with internal communications and marketing groups for strategies and materials.

3. Provide leadership and guidance to assigned event chairs and committees. Direct the activities of and serve as the primary staff liaison to the volunteer committees for assigned events. Provide staff support and leadership to event chairs and related committees formed to help secure sponsors and participants.

4. Create and collaborate with other staff on special event project plans and participate in budget development. Monitor event outcomes, including revenue and expenses, and results to increase special event program growth. Manage implementation and production of all fundraising events including vendor relationships, budgets, and event logistics. Coordinate activities and formulate strategies related to event program. Assess outcome of each event and make recommendations for improvements. Responsible for meeting Special Events revenue goals.

5. Collaborate with Communications and Marketing to develop materials related to events including media releases and photo sessions.

6. Direct the work of special event volunteers or staff regarding administrative support duties including recording and tracking donor invoices, acknowledgement correspondence, mass mailings, thank you letters, support at the event, etc.

7. May hire, train, coach, counsel and evaluate performance of volunteers or give significant recommendations as to those supervisory actions.

8. Identify department needs for volunteer support and opportunity for capacity operational capacity building through the recruitment, training and development of fundraising volunteers.

9. Assist with onboarding of new fundraising department volunteers and serve as the primary supervisor for new volunteers.

10. Provide administrative support for the fundraising leadership team, including the Chief Development Officer and Director of Development, which may include special fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship materials and programming, department meetings and other duties as assigned.

• Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent required.

• Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

• Management Experience: N/A

• Skills & Abilities: Leadership ability with exemplary interpersonal, verbal, listening and written communication skills. Partner internally and externally with others to develop the organization. Must be open, friendly, and comfortable with diverse groups with the ability to network effectively and establish long-term relationships with the community. Work successfully on teams and strive for optimum results. Ability to resolve conflict and promote cooperation, commitment, momentum, and pride. Must put success of team above own interests. Ability to manage multiple priorities through strong organization skills and creativity. Capable of directing and working effectively with donors, volunteers, staff, and committees in a wide range of activities while under pressure and/or deadlines. Basic proficiency in use of Personal Computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when applicable. Ability to work on a team.

• Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout regional jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system.

* Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

• Great time management and scheduling experience.

• Strong customer/client service skills.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00 /hr. plus

* Medical, Dental Vision plans

* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

* PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

* Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

* 401K with up to 6% match

* Paid Family Leave

* Employee Assistance

* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

* Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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