Development Coordinator Special Events and Annual Giving

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health Foundation is seeking a Development Coordinator to support Special Events, Annual Giving, and Communications teams. You will plan, coordinate and execute key development activities and events while providing admin support to the broader fundraising team.

The role requires experience in event planning, volunteer management, project management, or community engagement, and a bachelor’s degree. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a mission-driven environment in Phoenix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit fundraising or related field.
• Three years of administrative or fundraising experience.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of common office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development activities, appointments and special events.
• Prepare correspondence and reports, including dictation when needed.
• Serve as a resource for inquiries and direct to appropriate parties.
• Manage calendars and coordinate meetings; assist with travel and marketing materials.

Skills

Fundraising knowledge

Event planning

Volunteer management

Project coordination

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

BHF Operations-Found

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Foundation

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Banner Health Foundation is the philanthropic heart of Banner Health, channeling the generosity of donors into meaningful change across our communities. Through two dedicated foundations; Banner Health Foundation and Banner Alzheimer's Foundation, we fund life-changing patient care programs, groundbreaking Alzheimer's research, and vital community health services. Our work ensures that every charitable dollar makes a lasting impact on the patients and families we are privileged to serve.

The Development Coordinator will provide essential support to our Special Events, Annual Giving, and Communications teams by planning, coordinating, and executing key development activities and events. This role also encompasses administrative and operational support for the broader fundraising team. We are seeking a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings experience in one or more of the following areas: event planning, volunteer management, project management, annual giving, or community engagement.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Banner Health Foundation fosters a spirit of giving by making health care solutions a reality. Caring for the future of Arizona since 1978, Banner Health Foundation is supported by the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations and thousands of active volunteers. These charitable contributions are invested locally in Banner Health's nonprofit facilities and programs to advance the health and wellness of our community. Our Board of Directors oversees the Foundation's outreach efforts and provides counsel on management and strategic issues.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position plans, coordinates and assists with designated development activities along with providing administrative and operational support to the fundraising team. Additionally, this position will interface with community donors, sponsors and senior facility management team members.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 1. Supports major gift officers and other development staff by coordinating development activities, appointments, special events, meetings and other engagements.
• 2. Prepares correspondence and reports as needed. This may include taking and transcribing dictation involving general business and healthcare vocabulary and a limited range of specialized terminology. This also includes distributing various reports, including department project updates, in a timely and accurate manner.
• 3. Serves as a resource to customer inquiries, both via phone and in person, directs to appropriate parties. Provides detailed information to the customer, requiring detailed knowledge of department’s area of responsibility and general knowledge of company policies, practices, and operations.
• 4. Manages leadership’s and/or department’s calendar, including coordination of meetings and appointments. May develop marketing materials and prepare summary data of attendance. May reconcile related invoices and expenses and arrange travel and hotel accommodations as necessary.
• 5. Coordinates and implements marketing strategies for each event to reach attendance and financial goals, as needed or directed.
• 6. This position has frequent interaction with, but is not limited to, employees, physicians, patients, visitors, community agencies, vendors, etc. This includes interaction with high-level community and business leaders on a regular basis at special events, individual meetings, as well as committee and board meetings. Position problem solves and makes decisions independently as needed for event planning and mission completion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and administration as typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• Must possess three years of experience in an administrative, fundraising, sales, marketing or nonprofit coordination/management role.
• Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with departmental personnel and interact with the members of the community.
• Must have a working knowledge of personal software packages to perform the administrative functions described above.
• Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years special events experience coordinating and implementing events along with multi-tasking in a fast-paced and complex environment. Fund development experience preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.