Fundraising Events Coordinator Volunteer

Volunteer Position: Fundraising Events Coordinator Volunteer

Location: Remote
Commitment: Minimum 10 hours per week (but can volunteer more) with flexible hours and a minimum of a 6-month commitment
Reports To: CEO and COO‍

Position Overview
The Fundraising Events Coordinator will help plan, organize, and execute a wide variety of fundraising events, both in-person and virtual. This position requires a highly organized, proactive individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. This person will have the opportunity to directly contribute to the growth and success of our fundraising efforts through creative and well-executed events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing fundraising events.
• Develop creative fundraising ideas that align with ethical fundraising practices.
• Lead the planning, execution and logistics of fundraising events.
• Assist with developing and tracking budgets, expenses and fundraising goals. 
• Engage with donors, sponsors, and community partners to build relationships and ensure their involvement in events. Provide exceptional stewardship and follow-up after events.
• Work closely with the marketing team to promote events through social media, email campaigns, print materials, and other channels. Ensure all event branding aligns with EVENforONE’s brand and communication guidelines.
• Be present at events to ensure they run smoothly, handle any last-minute changes, and provide on-site support.
• Collect data and feedback after events, analyze event success, and create reports to present to leadership. Identify opportunities for improvement for future events.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.
• Creative thinker with attention to detail and ability to problem-solve under pressure.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of social media marketing and strategies to promote events is a plus. 
• Experience in managing large-scale events and/or virtual fundraising initiatives is a plus.
• Passion for nonprofit work and survivor-centered advocacy.
• Comfortable reaching out to individuals, businesses, and organizations for support.
• Must acquire and pass a background check

Training & Support Provided

• Orientation on EVENforONE’s fundraising needs.
• We’ll provide fundraising materials and templates.
• Ongoing guidance and support from a fundraising supervisor.

Benefits of Volunteering

• Gain experience in event planning and execution, project management, budget management and stakeholder engagement. 
• Develop professional skills in communication, problem solving, and teamwork. 
• Make a tangible impact and directly contribute to financial stability, allowing EVENforONE to expand our reach and impact.
• Make a difference by helping ensure survivors have access to critical resources and services. 
• Opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to countering human trafficking.

Our Ideal Team Members...

• They desire to serve other survivors through a trauma-informed lens.
• They are effective, proactive, detail-oriented, goal-driven, and self-directed.
• They are humble AND confident.
• They think long-term and act with urgency.
• They have high integrity, no matter the stakes. 
• They can be a leader and a team player.