Auction Logistics & Donor Relations Lead

Colorado Nonprofit Association; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Nonprofit Association seeks an Auction Specialist to manage item procurement for all events and build donor relationships. You will track items, work with event teams, and oversee auction setup and layout for successful fundraising.

You will coordinate logistics, develop displays, create catalogs, and collaborate with partners to secure recurring donations. Requires strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years event experience or equivalent combination
• Experience in planning and managing auction item procurement with donor relations
• Excellent project management and follow-through
• Experience designing engaging auction layouts and categories
• Strong presentation skills for stakeholders and partners
• Proficient in standard software and databases including Raiser's Edge

Responsibilities

• Coordinate auction item procurement for each event
• Organize auction committee meetings and volunteer coordination
• Oversee setup and load-in for large events
• Coordinate transportation logistics for items
• Build partnerships to create recurring donations
• Solicit donations via mail, phone, and email
• Create online auction catalogs and display props
• Develop slides for live auction items
• Design auction displays and signage
• Arrange DJ/photobooth as needed
• Coordinate payments, notifications, and pickup
• Send tax acknowledgments to donors
• Attend internal and vendor meetings
• Oversee inventory of auction props

Skills

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Project management

Donor relations

Auction design

Communication

Independent thinking

Time management

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Colorado Nonprofit Association seeks an Auction Specialist to manage item procurement for all events and build donor relationships. You will track items, work with event teams, and oversee auction setup and layout for successful fundraising.

You will coordinate logistics, develop displays, create catalogs, and collaborate with partners to secure recurring donations. Requires strong organization and communication skills.