Job Type Full-timeDescriptionEliada Homes, Inc. is seeking a Special Events & Advancement Services Coordinator whose employment will directly and indirectly impact the lives and needs of our students, their families, and our community. Eliada has offered rewarding, impactful, and meaningful work for over 100 years making us one of the longest running nonprofits in the Asheville area and the state of North Carolina. Come join us and see why! This position will coordinate with the Development Director, development department and other Eliada staff, administration, and volunteers to plan, coordinate, and evaluate special events to meet specified fundraising goals; solicit donations and/or sponsorships for special events; ensure optimal attendance; generate community involvement. This position is also responsible for gift input and related functions, database management, and administrative support of stewardship activities. Department: DevelopmentStatus: Full Time/Non-Exempt/SalariedBenefits Eligible: YesPTO & Sick Leave Eligible: YesSalary Grade: $37,000 - $42,000RequirementsMajor Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, manage, and execute all special events for Eliada Homes, Inc.
- Ensure optimal attendance for all special events via a complete schedule of publicity.
- Secure, hire, manage, negotiate and arrange contracts for artists, entertainers, lecturers, vendors, etc. as needed for special events.
- Hire, manage and supervise special event temporary staff.
- Maximize special event sponsorship contributions through the cultivation of both new and existing relationships.
- Cultivate, solicit and steward unrestricted and restricted cash gifts and in-kind gifts from businesses.
- Maintain Eliada's donor database with integrity, and according to industry best practices and standard compliance with non-profit regulations.
- Database management including, but not limited to gift input and acknowledgement letters, setting up new constituents, maintaining accurate constituent contact information, entering donor/prospect notes, pulling queries and reports, and monitoring and analyzing fundraising metrics.
- Provide administrative support of Eliada's stewardship activities through the assignment of donors to be contacted by staff, entering results of contacts and other stewardship touches.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of fundraising experience is required. Direct experience with event planning, marketing, and social media is required. Well-organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven and demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines and projects. Knowledge in data base management (Raiser's Edge preferred) required. Salary Description $37,000 - $42,000 / year