Fundraising Coordinator

Homes for Our Troops•Taunton, MA

1d•$57,084 - $77,232•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fundraising and Events Coordinator serves as the main point of contact and provides support for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) project based and third-party fundraising events and focuses on filling special event sponsorships. This role cultivates relationships with new and returning fundraiser hosts to increase fundraising efforts nationwide, focusing on civic organizations that we currently partner with, as well as communities where HFOT is building homes. The Fundraising and Events Coordinator ensures each fundraiser is registered and provided with the appropriate tools and materials to generate maximum revenue and exposure. The Fundraising and Events Coordinator will work directly with their team, and other HFOT teammates, to cultivate new sponsors and relationships for our special events and Team HFOT Running Team.

Requirements

Compatibility with the HFOT culture: HFOT is a dedicated, loyal, and cohesive team, led by skilled and versatile leaders, focused on excellence, ethical conduct, and the quality of the services we provide.
3 + years’ work-experience in special events planning, fundraising or customer service.
Candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills including but not limited to outstanding verbal and written communication, organizational, negotiation, and leadership skills, and must possess keen attention to detail.
Candidate must be customer service oriented, have a friendly and professional speaking voice with strong phone etiquette skills, a positive and energetic attitude, and strong desire to meet goals and commitments.
Must be a team player and have the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals (HFOT executives, corporate leaders, civic organization leaders, Veterans, staff, and volunteers) in a team environment.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Ability to independently initiate projects and activities and set priorities.
Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.
Proficient in the use of computers, office equipment and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Flexible, discreet, and able to maintain confidential information. Ability to follow appropriate protocol for specific situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in non-profit database Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Experience in budget creation preferred.

Responsibilities

Research communities and civic organizations near locations where HFOT will build homes, and create a fundraising outreach and cultivation plan to reach fiscal goals for each project based on Veteran, location, and opportunity.
Serve as HFOT’s primary staff contact and subject-matter expert for all engagement with civic organizations, as well as other fundraisers assigned.
Integrate the fundraising plan with the overall community engagement plan.
Assist in securing sponsorships, planning, coordination, and execution of Homes For Our Troops special events including the HFOT Golf Classic, Camaraderie Classic, DFW Clay Shoot, and other major external fundraising events as assigned.
Maintain contact with and provide support through all phases of the fundraising cycle for assigned fundraisers:
Follow up with fundraising leads and inquiries, provide guidance, answer questions, and inform potential independent fundraisers of HFOT’s policies and procedures. Establish best practices for hosting a fundraiser.
Review all incoming Independent Fundraising proposals and communicate approval or rejection to appropriate individual(s).
Review, approve and provide independent fundraisers with appropriate logo and promotional materials.
Ensure appropriate logos and HFOT information are accurate in all press releases.
List fundraisers on HFOT website events calendar as appropriate.
Work with HFOT staff to identify and invite HFOT Veterans to attend and participate in key independent fundraising events and check donation presentations.
Work with HFOT staff to identify and invite corporate partners, foundations, HFOT ambassadors, and HFOT Board Directors to independent fundraisers as appropriate.
Fully brief HFOT representatives attending independent fundraisers.
Maintain record keeping and follow procedures in Raiser’s Edge database and current online fundraising platform.
Set up campaigns or ticketing pages, provide technical support to users and donors, and work with appropriate team members to ensure all fundraising gifts, events, and hosts are recorded accurately in the Raiser’s Edge database.
Manage all follow up and administrative tasks relating to independent fundraisers.
Create and coordinate delivery or presentation of Certificates of Appreciation, thank you gifts, and follow up notes to hosts and key volunteers.
Assist with annual and monthly budget projections and reporting pertaining to independent fundraising efforts.
Perform a variety of additional duties including but not limited to, answering phones, taking messages, and helping other team members when assistance is needed.
Serve on internal HFOT committees and working groups, as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.