Events and Sponsorship Specialist-Limited Duration

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

1d • $33 - $48

About The Position

This is a Limited Duration role Our donors make it possible to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others. As a event and sponsorship coordinator, you recognize the importance of donor generosity, and you work hard to plan, develop and implement successful fundraising events. If you believe this is an opportunity in which you could thrive, we invite you to apply. The Events and Sponsorship Specialist is responsible for the financial and logistical organization and implementation of assigned fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events. The Specialist also acts as a Legacy ambassador for various third party fundraising activities. These activities impact specific Legacy Health foundations and support annual giving. Responsibility includes the recruitment and coordination of volunteers, corporate and individual sponsorship procurement and overall event logistics planning. Functions in a cooperative and teamwork-based environment while interfacing closely with Foundations’ Gift Officers, Executive Directors, and the other Philanthropy staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communication, liberal arts or related field, or equivalent experience, plus evidence of continuing professional education through conferences, seminars and professional affiliations.
• Minimum of three years progressively more responsible experience in fund raising event planning, volunteer management, marketing, and/or marketing communications, preferably in health care, academic medicine or higher education.
• Competence in development and organization of fundraising events including vendor management, communications planning, collateral design, sponsorship coordination, of event logistics and guest follow-up.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, industry-based donor management systems, and presentation and publication software (such as PowerPoint and Canva), as needed for specific position.
• Creative and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and respond well to changing priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with Philanthropy team members, community event volunteers and corporate leadership.
• Ability to work with Philanthropy team members and Marketing and Public Relations staff to develop, implement and coordinate integrated marketing communications programs for fundraising events and activities.
• Ability to cross train and provide necessary events/activity support on other campuses as required.
• Current Driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with soliciting corporate sponsorships desirable.

Responsibilities

• financial and logistical organization and implementation of assigned fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events
• act as a Legacy ambassador for various third party fundraising activities
• recruitment and coordination of volunteers
• corporate and individual sponsorship procurement
• overall event logistics planning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees