Donor Relations and Foundation Events Coordinator
About The Position
As the philanthropic partner to UM St. Joseph Medical Center, we connect passionate donors with meaningful opportunities to advance care, comfort, and hope for patients and families across our community. Through thoughtful fundraising and enduring partnerships, we help fuel innovation, enhance the patient experience, and support the compassionate, high-quality care that defines St. Joe’s: a nationally recognized community hospital rooted in faith, service, and a deep commitment to those we serve. Under general supervision of the Director of Communications, Stewardship and Strategic Initiatives, the Donor Relations and Foundation Events Coordinator is responsible for supporting event efforts from concept and planning to execution, and post-event follow-up for Foundation-sponsored events. This role is also responsible for facilitating in-kind donations to the medical center and supporting donor cultivation strategies for the Foundation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is (required).
- 2-4 years of special events management and volunteer coordination experience is (required).
- Strong attention to detail in both written work and physical event design.
- PC literate with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent typing and data entry skills are required.
- Highly effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with medical staff, colleagues, patients, visitors, and donors/prospects to establish working relationships that foster quality customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive patient and donor information.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; keen ability to use initiative and judgment in decision-making.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset.
- Knowledge and ability to understand procedures, practices, and policies in the assigned departmental unit and Medical Center.
Nice To Haves
- Related experience in community relations, fundraising, marketing, and/or development is (preferred).
- Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software is preferred.
- Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications is preferred.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
