Project Coordinator, Peer-to-Peer

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch’s Philanthropy department raises funds that accelerate cancer and related disease research, clinical research, and advance education to help Fred Hutch become the world’s best cancer center. Since April 2022, Fred Hutch has served as the cancer program for UW Medicine, and Philanthropy is proud to raise funds that fuel the adult oncology program on behalf of both Fred Hutch and UW Medicine. Our team of more than 140 staff implement high-performing, relationship-based fundraising programs that engage and inspire thousands of supporters who are passionate about fueling world-changing science. Our FY27 goals include advancing our ambitious $3 billion Campaign for Fred Hutch , increasing our annual fundraising, deepening our patient family fundraising, and expanding support from local and national communities. Our success is made possible through a deep commitment to operational excellence and an environment of belonging. The Project Coordinator, Peer-to-Peer, is a member of the Experience & Engagement program and reports to the Program Director, Peer-to-Peer. The Experience & Engagement program is responsible for broad-based fundraising; peer-to-peer programming; donor communications; donor marketing; and a robust pipeline of events. The Project Coordinator, Peer-to-Peer, coordinates operational and administrative activities in support of revenue and program goals, working internally across programs and with external partners to ensure best practices in fundraising and donor impact. The Project Coordinator, Peer-to-Peer, coordinates activities to engage an array of grassroots and peer-to-peer donors and prospective donors to increase engagement and giving to Fred Hutch donors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Three years post-master’s or five years-post bachelor’s project coordination experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with peer-to-peer fundraising and donor engagement methodologies.
Experience building working relationships with external partners.
Proven ability to engage individuals on the phone, by email, and in person.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Highly developed organizational and information management skills.
Strong attention to a high level of detail and quality of work.
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively within a complex organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with a CRM, Raiser’s Edge/RENXT, or related fundraising software, and with Smartsheet and/or other project management software such as Asana or Microsoft Project.
Ability to handle and respect confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities that enable the Peer-to-Peer team to meet fundraising goals and metrics for key peer-to-peer events, activities, and initiatives.
Identify and coordinate peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities with a focus on engaging patient families and Fred Hutch employees.
Respond to participant and donor inquiries and update and help maintain records in donor database.
Coordinate Philanthropy programmatic and administrative activities, ensuring all projects are completed according to established timelines and annual goals.
Develop donor-facing materials and departmental materials; support review, edit, and refinement of materials.
Carry-out complex assignments in support of revenue and expense expectations, including handling of gifts.
Serve as liaison in cross-team activities and in Center-wide events with donors, community, and/or outside organizations.
Attend meetings, monitor activities to ensure objectives have been met within designated time frame, and coordinate follow-up activities.
Coordinate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
Track progress and prepare reports.
Assist in the analysis of revenue projections and program strategies.
Coordinate the submission of materials for leadership meetings and events, including writing and reviewing content.
Produce special and recurring reports.
Support operational excellence and ensure expenditures are in accordance with guidelines and regulations.
Serve as an individual contributor; this role does not have people, program, or fundraising responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.