Donor Communications and Events Coordinator

Note on location: remote role and must reside in CA, MA, NY, PA, or WA

At Summer Search, we believe in 'No Ceilings' and envision a world in which young people, regardless of circumstances, can chart their own destiny. In the United States, students from underserved communities – disproportionately BIPOC and first-generation – face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life. Nevertheless, these young people possess unique strengths, resilience, and limitless potential.

Since 1990, Summer Search has partnered with young people during their transition from adolescence into adulthood by connecting them to expansive opportunities, professional mentoring, and a community of support. Summer Searchers recognize their potential and build a toolkit to navigate and challenge systemic barriers, break new ground for their families and communities, and achieve economic equity and a life of purpose.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Summer Search National is seeking a part-time Donor Communications & Events Coordinator to provide key support for fundraising events across our National team and five regional sites. This hire will work behind the scenes to ensure fundraising events run seamlessly from the planning to the day of the event and post-event follow-up. This is an exciting opportunity for a development professional to grow their experience in communications and events planning. The Donor Communications & Events Coordinator will report to the Director of Marketing and Development and will collaborate closely with the Donor Communications & Events Manager. This is a part time (50%) role with an 18.75 hour per week schedule.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Run point on 4-8 fundraising events ranging from 100-450 attendees with revenue goals of 100k-2 Million.
  • Support contractor procurement, scope and management.
  • Customize collateral production.
  • Coordinate invitations and corporate sponsorships.
  • Manage attendance & sponsorship tracking.
  • Maintain accurate donor and event records in Raiser’s Edge NXT database.
• Drive signature event corporate fundraising.
  • Partner with Relationship Managers to facilitate sponsorship solicitations.
  • Create sponsorship prospect lists and toolkits for solicitation.
  • Follow-up with solicitors.
  • Coordination on benefits once secured.
  • Administer paperwork for sponsorships.
• Partner with local regional sites and contractors on:
  • Procurement and oversight of Events Consultants.
  • Signature events invitations.
  • Tracking in NXT event record and constituent management.
  • Creation of event collateral (sell sheets, sponsor recognition materials).
  • Logistics for events.
  • Signature event corporate fundraising solicitations & follow-up.
• Support Marketing and Communications priorities as needed.

WHO YOU ARE

The Donor Communications & Events Coordinator calls for an organized and detail-oriented project manager. Specifically, this hire will bring:

• EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of non-profit development experience inclusive of fundraising event planning.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: You take initiative to create systems and structures to achieve goals and objectives. You succeed at managing multiple workstreams and motivating, coordinating, and directing others to stay on track.
• ADAPTABILITY: You tackle challenges and unfamiliar scenarios head-on with a solutions-oriented, flexible, and curious approach. You are willing to try new things and actively seek to understand multiple perspectives.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: You hold yourself and others responsible for processes, decisions, actions, and commitments to results to drive high quality outcomes. You're responsive to the needs of stakeholders and follow through on commitments.
• CRITICAL CONCIOUSNESS: You have an understanding of the root causes of societal discrimination and injustices and are self-reflective about your own privilege and positional power. You apply critical thinking and take action toward liberatory and inclusive practices.
• TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Experience with Donor Moves Management System. Raiser’s Edge NXT experience a plus.

In addition, all Summer Search staff bring a commitment to our mission of unleashing students’ potential through mentoring and transformative experiences, as well as the ability to thrive in an environment that values excellence, gratitude, well-being, diversity, authenticity, and collaboration.

LOCATION

This is a remote role with the option of working in person one of our site offices. New hires must be residing in one of their following states by their first day of employment: California, Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, or Massachusetts.

Competitive and transparent salaries. This is an non-exempt position with the hourly rate ranging from $37.31 - $39.68 (equivalent to $36,375 to $38,687 annually for 50% time or 18.75 hours/week). Summer Search is committed to transparent, equitable compensation practices. Salaries are benchmarked using current market data and salary bands are created to demonstrate the growth potential within the band. Typically, offers are made at the starting place of the salary band. The Hiring Manager partners with the Talent Team to ensure offers are appropriate, competitive and maintain internal equity.

Well-being, flexibility, and ongoing learning and development are pillars of our culture. We value our staff and are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels seen, heard and valued. As a part-time staff member at 50% time, this hire will receive the following benefits:

• Generous time off including the equivalent of 15 vacation days (prorated to time worked), 10 sick days (prorated to time worked), and 10 company-wide holidays (when they fall on regularly scheduled workdays), and a 1-week December closure.
• A comprehensive Employee Recognition Program (years of service awards, spot awards, and professional development funding).
• Individual, local, regional and national training
• A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization.
• An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic self-care/community care
• Ample opportunities to connect with the students and communities we serve.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

With a staff that cares deeply about social justice and racial justice, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We are committed to building an organization with raised consciousness in order to impact how we work with students, as well as how we work together as a team. We hope you will join us as we continue to build a justice-centered organization that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued.