Events Coordinator

The Archway Careers•Arlington, TX

14d

About The Position

The Archway is seeking an Events Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of fundraising and donor events that generate revenue, deepen relationships, and increase awareness of our mission. This is a fundraising role where the coordinator will be directly responsible for helping generate revenue that supports survivors and advances the mission. Every sponsor secured, auction item procured, donor stewarded, and event executed contributes to real impact in the community. The Events Coordinator serves as a key member of the Development team and works closely with the Director of Giving, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Director of Communications, sponsors, donors, volunteers, vendors, and community partners. The role involves leading the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of fundraising events, owning the details while focusing on the bigger picture of raising money, building relationships, and advancing the mission.

Requirements

Highly organized
Relentlessly proactive
Exceptionally detail-oriented
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, competing priorities, and dozens of moving pieces.
Comfortable asking businesses for sponsorships, donors for support, and vendors for discounts.
Understanding that fundraising events are about people and building relationships.
Enjoy meeting new people and building relationships.
Ability to create experiences that make donors want to stay engaged.
Ability to see the direct impact of efforts on the people served.

Nice To Haves

Experience in event planning
Experience in fundraising
Experience in donor relations
Experience in volunteer management
Experience working with vendors
Experience working with community partners

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of fundraising and donor events.
Generate revenue through event activities such as securing sponsors and auction items.
Deepen relationships with donors and community partners.
Increase awareness of the organization's mission.
Manage event logistics.
Build meaningful relationships with sponsors and community partners.
Secure auction items and in-kind donations.
Communicate professionally with a wide variety of audiences.
Balance creativity with execution.
Solve problems quickly when things don't go according to plan.