Associate Director, Signature and Institutional Events

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

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a fundraising professional to coordinate events and campaigns, cultivate donor relationships, and manage reporting on foundation activities. The role requires strong communication and the ability to work with diverse groups.

The position may include evenings and weekends and requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, with a focus on ethical fundraising and compliance with grant deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Comfortable speaking to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fundraising events and campaigns.
• Develop and maintain donor relationships and sponsorships.
• Prepare reports on foundation activities and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve fundraising goals.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Team player

Ethical decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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)

Job Description Summary

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

Miscellaneous

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

Company Culture

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.