Development & Events Coordinator

Overview

Location:

Commerce Place
Work Days:
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Category:
Professional and Management
Department:
Alliance Foundation
Job Type: Full time

Work Shift:

Day
Hours/Week: 40
Union Name:
Non Union

The Cambridge Health Alliance Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Cambridge Health Alliance system. The Development and Events Coordinator plans and executes high-impact fundraising events, with a primary focus on the annual Art of Healing Gala. Other events include donor cultivation and stewardship, employee giving, and events that raise awareness for CHA.

This role oversees all aspects of event production from concept to completion to increase donor engagement, maximize revenue, and elevate the Foundation’s profile in the community. The ideal candidate is a strategic planner, detail-oriented project manager, and relationship builder with a passion for philanthropy and healthcare. The Development and Events Coordinator reports to the Chief Development Officer.

• Plan and execute high-impact fundraising events, with a primary focus on the Art of Healing Gala
• Coordinate donor cultivation, stewardship activities, and employee giving programs
• Oversee all aspects of event production from concept to completion
• Increase donor engagement and maximize revenue to elevate the Foundation’s profile
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful event outcomes

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, hospitality, marketing, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of experience in nonprofit event management, preferably with high-profile fundraising events
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals
• Strong project management, organizational, and budgeting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the event schedule

• Experience working within a healthcare or hospital foundation
• Proficiency in donor database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge)
• Familiarity with fundraising software (e.g., Greater Giving, Constant Contact)
• Familiarity with design software (Canva, InDesign)

Please note that final offers may vary within the listed pay range based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

EEO statement:
Cambridge Health Alliance policy prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. CHA is committed to equal employment opportunity and maintains a workplace free of discrimination. CHA will not tolerate discriminatory slurs or hostile conduct in recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other aspect of employment or career development.

CHA believes in caring for the people—our neighbors, friends and family—through access to high quality, convenient health care. We encourage applicants to join a team that is dedicated to improving health and equity.