Foundation Donor Relations & Gala Events Specialist

AdventHealth; Lake Placid (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403-B Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off from Day One

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Foundation in Sebring, Florida seeks a Foundation Events professional to plan and execute Special Events and the Annual Giving Program. You will collaborate with internal and external groups to expand fund development and assist the Foundation Executive Director with event planning, sponsorships, marketing, logistics, and volunteer recruitment.

You will manage Gala planning, sponsorships, post-event feedback, donor recognition, and major donor cultivation, while coordinating on-site

Qualifications

• Exceptional personal and written communication skills required.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, etc.). [Required]
• Self-starter, able to implement plans and take initiative to complete daily tasks. [Required]
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required. [Required]
• Ability to represent the organization with an engaging and professional manner at all times required. [Required]
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously required. [Required]
• Ability to deal with data that is of a sensitive and confidential nature. [Required]

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements Foundation Special Events and Annual Giving Program.
• Collaborates with internal and external groups to expand fund development.
• Assists the Foundation Executive Director with event planning, sponsorships, marketing, logistics, and volunteer recruitment.
• Manages Gala planning, corporate and individual sponsorships, and event logistics.
• Tracks event logistics, secures venues, reviews vendor contracts, and handles rentals.
• Archives print media and ads from events.
• Prepares for meetings, including board notifications, agendas, financials, minutes, and talking points.
• Oversees on-site event needs and coordinates post-event stewardship.
• Develops invitations and maintains attendance lists.
• Manages Sponsorship Agreements and post-event feedback.
• Presents naming opportunities and giving levels to donors, ensuring appropriate recognition.
• Engages the Board of Directors to identify and cultivate major donors, including corporate donors.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Initiative

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Multitasking

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AdventHealth Foundation in Sebring, Florida seeks a Foundation Events professional to plan and execute Special Events and the Annual Giving Program. You will collaborate with internal and external groups to expand fund development and assist the Foundation Executive Director with event planning, sponsorships, marketing, logistics, and volunteer recruitment.

You will manage Gala planning, sponsorships, post-event feedback, donor recognition, and major donor cultivation, while coordinating on-site