Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club
Event and Donor Relations Coordinator
Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club, Davenport, Iowa, United States, 52800
Event and Donor Relations Coordinator
Reporting to the Development Director, the Event and Donor Relations Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising and stewardship events, building and managing donor relationships, and ensuring accurate donor recognition and reporting. This role interfaces with board and committee members, donors, volunteers, and staff to further the mission of Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Event Management (50%)
Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising and stewardship events.
Secure donations for raffles, auctions, and other event-related fundraising activities.
Oversee and support event committees.
Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to arrange event volunteers and ensure proper training at events.
Manage event logistics including set‑up, registration, donor recognition, and post‑event follow‑up.
Donor Relations (40%)
Manage and steward donor relationships, including acknowledgements, retention strategies, and general donor communications.
Oversee all annual fundraising campaigns.
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Development Director to identify, cultivate, and steward major donors and planned‑giving prospects.
Ensure accuracy of donor recognition across print and digital platforms.
Data & Reporting (10%)
Track and manage donor data in the CRM database.
Produce reports on giving history, campaign performance, and donor engagement.
Maintain accurate donor records for stewardship and compliance.
Provide donor/program reports to staff and board.
Develop strong, positive relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
Organize and manage complex logistics, adapting to changing needs.
Ensure accuracy in donor data, acknowledgements, and reporting.
Work effectively with staff, volunteers, and committees.
Represent the organization with integrity, discretion, and a donor‑first approach.
Qualifications
Associates degree in nonprofit management, event planning, fundraising, or related field preferred, or at least 2 years of experience in event planning, donor relations, fundraising, or development.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor CRM systems.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Commitment to CSC’s mission of providing free programs and support to anyone impacted by cancer.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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Major Duties and Responsibilities Event Management (50%)
Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising and stewardship events.
Secure donations for raffles, auctions, and other event-related fundraising activities.
Oversee and support event committees.
Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to arrange event volunteers and ensure proper training at events.
Manage event logistics including set‑up, registration, donor recognition, and post‑event follow‑up.
Donor Relations (40%)
Manage and steward donor relationships, including acknowledgements, retention strategies, and general donor communications.
Oversee all annual fundraising campaigns.
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Development Director to identify, cultivate, and steward major donors and planned‑giving prospects.
Ensure accuracy of donor recognition across print and digital platforms.
Data & Reporting (10%)
Track and manage donor data in the CRM database.
Produce reports on giving history, campaign performance, and donor engagement.
Maintain accurate donor records for stewardship and compliance.
Provide donor/program reports to staff and board.
Develop strong, positive relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
Organize and manage complex logistics, adapting to changing needs.
Ensure accuracy in donor data, acknowledgements, and reporting.
Work effectively with staff, volunteers, and committees.
Represent the organization with integrity, discretion, and a donor‑first approach.
Qualifications
Associates degree in nonprofit management, event planning, fundraising, or related field preferred, or at least 2 years of experience in event planning, donor relations, fundraising, or development.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor CRM systems.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Commitment to CSC’s mission of providing free programs and support to anyone impacted by cancer.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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