Foundation Program Coordinator - Aflac

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a fundraising events coordinator to implement and deliver ongoing programs, events, and activities to raise revenue and awareness in alignment with the hospital’s mission.

You will work with staff, volunteers, sponsors, donors and vendors; manage budgets and schedules, travel across the Atlanta metro area, and attend to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Represent Children’s professionally with sponsors, volunteers, and donors.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with ability to make decisions independently.
• Willing to work long hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to travel through expanded Atlanta metropolitan area.
• Must provide reliable transportation (miles reimbursed).

Responsibilities

• Implement and develop assigned fundraising events and programs.
• Assist in sponsorship sales, auction item solicitation, vendor negotiation and ticket sales.
• Plan and coordinate events with manager, sponsors, volunteers, staff to ensure cohesive execution.
• Support continuous assessment and improvement of services and events.
• Represent Children’s in fundraising initiatives at community functions.
• Develop and manage program budgets for activities.
• Comply with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures.

Skills

Presentation skills

Meet deadlines

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Negotiating skills

Diplomacy

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

To implement and deliver ongoing fundraising programs, events and activities. This will include working with and coordinating staff, volunteers, sponsors, donors, vendors, etc. - with emphasis on increased revenue, improved operations, and in support of Children’s mission and values. To proactively support the efforts that ensures delivery of safe patient care and services and to promote a safe environment at Children\'s.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior professional experience in above fields
• Fundraising or non-profit experience
• Event/program coordination experience

Education

• High school diploma

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to represent Children\'s in a mature and professional manner among corporate sponsors, volunteers and individual donors
• Should possess strong organizational skills, verbal & written skills and interpersonal skills
• Should be a self-starter with ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to handle stress and pressure, willingness to work long hours including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to travel through expanded Atlanta metropolitan area
• Must provide reliable transportation which is reimbursed by the mile
• Must have the following skills and aptitudes:
• Ability to work with all levels of volunteers, sponsors, donors, etc.
• Presentation skills
• Meet deadlines
• Conflict resolution
• Problem solving
• Negotiating skills
• Diplomacy

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direct implementation and development of assigned events, activities and programs which aid in fundraising and awareness of the institution.
• Assist in sponsorship sales, auction item solicitation, vendor negotiation and ticket sales for assigned events.
• Create and follow a plan and guideline for all assigned Foundation events, activities and programs. Establish and maintain contacts with the community and with corporate and individual supporters to ensure that a cohesive plan is implemented in the best interest of the institution.
• Must coordinate all assigned activities with manager, chairmen, corporate sponsors, volunteers, staff and participants to successfully produce each event.
• Support and participate in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and events, activities, and programs produced.
• Represent and support Children\'s in all fundraising initiatives and at miscellaneous community functions relating to the Foundation’s goals as requested.
• Responsible for all administrative and operational support for assigned programs.
• Must develop, maintain, and manage program budgets for assigned activities while exercising resourceful and cost conscious compliance.
• Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined in Personnel Policy 8312-702-92.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Government/Community Affairs, Program/Project Management