Associate Director, Signature and Institutional Events

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Fundraising Coordinator with strong donor relations and event coordination skills. The role supports fundraising campaigns, coordinates events, and maintains donor databases and reporting.

Some evenings and weekends may be required to meet campaign goals. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least one year in fundraising, sales, or related work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience, required.
• One year of fund-raising, sales or relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and donor relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates fundraising events and campaigns.
• Develops and maintains relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Prepares reports on foundation activities and outcomes.
• Collaborates with team members to achieve fundraising goals.
• Ensures compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Team player

Diplomacy

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Experience 3 years of fund-raising and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising experience. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. (Create Job Requisition Event)

Overview

Experience 3 years of fund-raising and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising experience. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. (Create Job Requisition Event)

May coordinate events, fundraising campaigns, volunteer groups and programs, manage relationships, and oversee fundraising databases and reporting. Will require occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Coordinates fundraising events and campaigns.
• Develops and maintains relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Prepares reports on foundation activities and outcomes.
• Collaborates with team members to achieve fundraising goals.
• Ensures compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience, required.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable with people of all ages and backgrounds. Must be equally comfortable with public speaking and one-on-one communication.
• Demonstrated personal initiative, devotion to hospital mission and on-going personal education and development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to be a team player and display diplomacy/political savvy.
• Ability to be entrusted with personal and confidential information and make ethical decisions.

Experience

One year of fund-raising, sales or relevant experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Cold Temperatures, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"