Donor Service and Events Coordinator

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.

The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well‑being, and stability of those it serves.

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.

• Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;
• Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;
• Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;
• Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;
• Using resources judiciously and effectively.

The Donor Services & Events Coordinator supports the Philanthropy Department and Philanthropy Services team through providing excellent customer service for Coalition donors and by planning and coordinating department cultivation and stewardship events. During the peak fundraising time period (November through February), this position supports the Donor Services Specialist with gift batching, acknowledgments, tax credit receipts, and donor stewardship needs.

• Assists Donor Services Specialist seasonally (November through February) with gift processing/batching, acknowledgements, and tax receipts.
• Acts as a backup to the Donor Services Specialist for gift processing/batching, acknowledgments, and tax receipts.
• In collaboration with the Associate Director of Philanthropy Services and VP of Philanthropy, develops and implements an events plan for the Philanthropy Department, including organizing and managing the annual donor recognition event and targeted cultivation events in support of major gifts and annual giving cultivation.
• Assists in planning and implementing organizational events and meetings, including coordinator schedules, room reservations, logistics and other event-related tasks.
• Responds to donor and fundraising-related inquiries (phone, email, and written - all channels) in a timely manner, always providing excellent customer service.
• Supports the Philanthropy Department with records management and data entry projects.
• Manages updating charity rating sites (e.g., Charity Navigator and Candid) with current organization information. Completes and submits third-party fundraising applications, including for the Combined Federal Campaign and the Colorado Combined Campaign.
• Coordinates and orders office supplies for Philanthropy Department team members.
• Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records, including contact information and engagement history, and assists in any future system upgrades as directed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.

• Minimum three (3) years' experience with administrative support, data entry, and event planning. Work in the non-profit sector preferred.

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