Special Events Coordinator - Topeka, United States - Archdiocese of San Antonio

Description

Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Fundraising & Special Events Coordinator is to assist with the planning, production, and execution of fundraising and events for CCAOSA. The coordinator will work with community committee members, staff, and other stakeholders to plan and execute projects and events with fundraising and donor development goals and outcomes.

Position Responsibilities:

· *Create event in database and manage donor data, event auctions, and other event tracking tasks.

· *Process ticket payment and sponsorships online using online fundraising platform.

· *Reconcile event data with Director of Fundraising and Special Events, Development Coordinator, and Finance project manager.

· *Assist in securing interesting and unique in-kind auction items.

· *Coordinate and manage operation of both live, super silent, silent, and/or virtual auctions for all events.

· *Manage back end of auctions including item entry, packaging, capturing fair market value, event presentation, and package delivery post event

· *Support committees for events. Collaborate to develop goals and objectives for committees and events, facilitate and prepare for meetings, and provide support to Director of Events and Fundraising and committees.

· Work closely with and negotiate with external vendors to coordinate goods and services for special events.

· Manage relationships and bidding process under supervision of Director to ensure the best service and most efficient cost for goods and services.

· Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory.

· Other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.

Competency:

Building Collaboration

Communication

Focus

Solution Oriented

Stress Management

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

· Minimum of 2 years' experience in project management including ability to problem solve quickly, execute multiple events and strong organizational skills.

· Experience with computer software. Experience with Greater Giving and Salesforce preferred.

· A solid grasp of Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.

· Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

· Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Must be able to support each of the functions of Mission Advancement including events, fundraising, grants, volunteers, and parish outreach.

· Must be able to lift and move heavy items for set up and tear down.

Travel Requirements:

Travel requirements for the position includes 100% local.

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) ** This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.**

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