Senior Development & Alumni Events Coordinator, Winston Salem

Sr. Development & Alumni Events Coordinator 

Job Summary: 

Under the direction of the Director of Engagement and Events, the Sr. Philanthropy Events Coordinator is responsible for coordinating volunteers, logistics and support in an events environment. 

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree and five years of fundraising experience, including three years of event management. 

or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience working with volunteers is required. 

Licensure, Certification and / or Registration: 

• Must have a valid driver's license. 

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to design, plan, coordinate and promote assigned philanthropy events. (i.e. stewardship events, fundraising events, speaker series, board meetings, etc.) 
2. Coordinate the recruitment, training and mobilization of event volunteers. Develop successful strategies for increasing event participation, fundraising, community awareness and volunteer engagement. 
3. Collaborate and liaison with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Administrators, Offices and Boards to coordinate participating in selected philanthropy events; maintain liaison with external individuals and organizations to coordinate necessary arrangements for programs and events. 
4. Oversee fiscal requirements for events, including monitoring, verifying and reconciling expenditures. Prepare revenue reports and correspondences, including letters of acknowledgement and appreciation, as required. 
5. Coordinate and maintain ongoing communication efforts for events and with current and prospective donors. This may include updating websites, writing newsletter articles, working with Creative Communications to design promotional materials, coordinating the printing and delivery of direct and bulk mail. 
6. Identify individual and corporate donor prospects through suggestions from staff, past and current Board members, existing donors, colleagues and other viable sources. Request donations and sponsorships as appropriate. 
7. Create and submit documentation on development, progress and conclusion of assigned events. 
8. Update and maintain databases with information regarding current and past philanthropy events, participants, sponsors, and other activities within Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University which could enhance donor cultivation and increase visibility within the community. 
9. May supervise other Philanthropy staff as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Ability to lead and motivate individuals. 
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate, negotiate and build relationships with internal and external individuals and groups. 
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills, with ability to work independently, manage projects, set priorities, achieve state goals, carry out duties and pay close attention to detail. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong leadership and planning skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to articulate the needs, interests and accomplishments of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist to a wide range of audiences. 
• Strong political acumen. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint, and basic knowledge of virtual platforms such as Webex. 
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally throughout the Triad area. 
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends and maintain flexible work hours.