Specialist-Fundraising and Events

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foundation’s Gratitude Events Coordinator partners closely with internal stakeholders, under the guidance of the Events Specialist, to advance gratitude-centered initiatives that strengthen connections between donors, patients, and care teams. This role supports the growth of a culture of gratitude across NGHS by helping translate patient and donor appreciation into meaningful engagement opportunities that reinforce the Foundation’s fundraising and stewardship goals. Through coordination of gratitude-focused experiences and communication, the position plays a key role in amplifying the impact of philanthropy across the system and ensuring consistent, thoughtful recognition of those who contribute to and benefit from our mission.

Requirements

High School Diploma
One (1) - Three (3) years recent work experience coordinating and executing special events or projects in public service, fundraising or non-profit.
Highly organized and detail oriented; creative; excellent follow up and attention to detail
Excellent planning skills and management of multiple projects and priorities
High proficiency/advanced computer Skills: Word, Excel, Power Point.
Familiarity with healthcare environments and the importance of patient, family, and staff experiences
Working knowledge of donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) and basic data tracking/reporting
Understanding of philanthropy and donor stewardship principles, particularly gratitude-based engagement models

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred: Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or other related field.
Public service, community, fundraising or non-profit work.

Responsibilities

Partners with Foundation and other partners to develop, execute, promote and track prospective donor events, tours, recognition events and stewardship opportunities.
Collaborates with Event Specialist to develop gratitude event plans for all community, donor and celebration events.
Uses Raisers Edge to enter activities, pull lists and document events from the Foundation's perspective.
Serves on NGHS event committees, assisting with material coordination, reporting, timely communications and recruiting.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with volunteers, sponsors, third-party fundraisers, and vendors to support and sustain fundraising event initiatives.
Collects and partners with the Donor Relations Officer to maintain a robust pipeline of gratitude stories, ensuring stories are captured, curated, and shared appropriately to support engagement and stewardship efforts.
Engages with grateful patients to understand their desired expressions of appreciation and identifies appropriate next steps, including conducting initial research and coordinating with team members when further evaluation or follow-up is needed.
Assists with donor stewardship and volunteer appreciation including acknowledgment of hospital stays, honor and memorial gifts, and special occasions including birthdays and anniversaries, etc.
Other duties as assigned.