
Foundation Program Coordinator - Annual Events
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
- Georgia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- No minimum experience required
- Prior professional experience in above fields
- Fundraising or non-profit experience
- Event/program coordination experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Management or related field
- No professional certifications required
- Ability to represent Children's in a mature and professional manner among corporate sponsors, volunteers and individual donors
- Should possess strong organizational skills, verbal & written skills and interpersonal skills
- Should be a self-starter with ability to make decisions independently
- Ability to handle stress and pressure, willingness to work long hours including evenings and weekends
- Must be able to travel through expanded Atlanta metropolitan area
- Must provide reliable transportation which is reimbursed by the mile
- Must have the following skills and aptitudes:
- Ability to work with all levels of volunteers, sponsors, donors, etc.
- Presentation skills
- Meet deadlines
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Negotiating skills
- Diplomacy
- Responsible for the direct implementation and development of assigned events, activities and programs which aid in fundraising and awareness of the institution.
- Assist in sponsorship sales, auction item solicitation, vendor negotiation and ticket sales for assigned events.
- Create and follow a plan and guideline for all assigned Foundation events, activities and programs. Establish and maintain contacts with the community and with corporate and individual supporters to ensure that a cohesive plan is implemented in the best interest of the institution.
- Must coordinate all assigned activities with manager, chairmen, corporate sponsors, volunteers, staff and participants to successfully produce each event.
- Support and participate in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and events, activities, and programs produced.
- Represent and support Children's in all fundraising initiatives and at miscellaneous community functions relating to the Foundation’s goals as requested.
- Responsible for all administrative and operational support for assigned programs.
- Must develop, maintain, and manage program budgets for assigned activities while exercising resourceful and cost conscious compliance.
- Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined in Personnel Policy 8312-702-92.