Development & Events Coordinator

ST JUDES RANCH FOR CHILDREN BO; Boulder City (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude's Ranch for Children is seeking an Development & Events Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement, and major events. You will coordinate donor acknowledgments, maintain CRM records, assist with campaigns, and help plan community events.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and flexibility for evenings/weekends. You will collaborate with sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to advance the organization's mission and ensure donor satisfaction

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in nonprofit/communications/marketing or related field preferred.
• Two+ years fundraising, event coordination, nonprofit administration, or related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases/CRM systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor acknowledgment and stewardship activities, including letters and communications.
• Maintain donor and sponsor records in the CRM database.
• Assist with donor cultivation, campaigns, sponsorship tracking, and fulfillment.
• Prepare fundraising reports, donor lists, and event documentation.
• Identify prospective donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, donor recognition events, and volunteer activities.
• Assist event planning, timelines, budgets, registrations, sponsorship fulfillment, and vendor management.
• Provide onsite event support and manage event materials, signage, and attendee communications.
• Represent the organization at community events and develop partnerships to support fundraising.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Development & Events Coordinator supports the fundraising, donor engagement, and special event efforts of St. Jude's Ranch for Children. This position is responsible for coordinating fundraising activities, managing donor stewardship processes, maintaining donor records, and assisting with the planning and execution of community and fundraising events. The Coordinator serves as an ambassador for the organization, helping strengthen relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners in support of the organization's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Development & Fundraising Support

• Coordinate donor acknowledgment and stewardship activities, including thank-you letters, donor communications, and recognition efforts.
• Maintain accurate donor and sponsor records within the organization's CRM database.
• Assist with donor cultivation and fundraising campaigns.
• Support sponsorship solicitation, tracking, and fulfillment.
• Prepare fundraising reports, donor lists, and event-related documentation.
• Assist in identifying and researching prospective donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of donations and donor information.

Event Coordination

• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, donor recognition events, volunteer activities, and community outreach programs.
• Assist with event planning, timelines, budgets, registrations, sponsorship fulfillment, and vendor management.
• Coordinate event volunteers and provide onsite event support.
• Manage event materials, auction items, signage, and attendee communications.
• Ensure a positive guest experience while representing the mission and values of St. Jude's Ranch for Children.
• Track event outcomes and assist with post-event reporting and evaluation.

Community Engagement

• Support outreach efforts with local businesses, community organizations, and volunteers.
• Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining community partnerships that support fundraising and mission awareness.
• Help coordinate volunteer engagement activities related to development and events.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, public relations, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in fundraising, event coordination, nonprofit administration, customer relations, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor database/CRM systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commitment to the mission and values of St. Jude's Ranch for Children.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for special events.

Core Competencies

• Donor Stewardship
• Event Coordination
• Relationship Building
• Customer Service
• Communication SkillsOrganization and Attention to Detail
• Volunteer Coordination
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Time Management