Impactful Fundraising Event Coordinator

Atlanta Humane Society And Society; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Humane Society is seeking an Event Coordinator to execute fundraising and community events with precision, ensuring strong donor stewardship and a welcoming attendee experience on-site.

You will manage registration, vendor coordination, timelines, and run-of-show documents; support signature events and volunteer coordination; collaborate across Marketing, Development, and Operations; and adapt to on-site changes to maintain a high-quality event experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of event coordination or related experience, preferably in nonprofit fundraising, hospitality, or community engagement.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; responsive and professional in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM or event software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute logistics for fundraising and community events, including registration, vendor coordination, timelines, and on-site support.
• Support signature events by managing guest experience, vendor deliverables, volunteer coordination, and event-day logistics.
• Execute community programs, sponsored adoption events, corporate engagements, and third-party events in alignment with organizational guidelines.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents; proactively flag risks or capacity constraints.
• Adapt to on-site changes while maintaining a high-quality attendee experience.
• Identify and resolve routine event issues; escalate when needed and implement practical solutions.
• Communicate timelines, logistics, and expectations clearly to vendors, volunteers, and internal teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Development, Volunteer, and Operations teams.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Represent the Atlanta Humane Society professionally in donor-facing and community settings.
• Track expenses and vendor deliverables; follow financial procedures and flag discrepancies.
• Prepare post-event reports, data entry, surveys, and follow-up communications.
• Apply learnings from post-event reviews to improve future performance.
• Volunteer & Attendee Experience: Support volunteer onboarding and on-site coordination in partnership with the Volunteer Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Classy CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlanta Humane Society is seeking an Event Coordinator to execute fundraising and community events with precision, ensuring strong donor stewardship and a welcoming attendee experience on-site.

You will manage registration, vendor coordination, timelines, and run-of-show documents; support signature events and volunteer coordination; collaborate across Marketing, Development, and Operations; and adapt to on-site changes to maintain a high-quality event experience.