Job details
Salary $20 - $25 an hour job type part-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
High school or equivalent (preferred)
Fundraising: 2 years (preferred)
Event planning: 2 years (preferred)
Full job description
Dragonheart vermont, a non profit organization located in burlington, vt is looking for a part time fundraising and events coordinatorThis is a paid work from home position, but the successful candidate must reside locally.
Requirements and responsibilities
Fundraising and events coordinator coordinates fundraising strategies and is responsible for supporting major fundraising programsAssists in the development of fundraising goalsSolicits fundsHelps identify new potential donors and organizes initiatives to solicit fundingResponsible for developing major gift opportunities and writing grant proposalsResponsible for every aspect of planning the organization’s fundraising eventsThis position reports to the executive director.
Essential qualifications
Experienced fundraiser with ability to generate donations and sponsorships.
Proven record of excellence and achievement working in event planning or management.
Excellent people and communication skillsAbility to read, speak, and write clearly and professionallyAbility to be an articulate spokesperson with the team, community, and corporate world.
Excellent organization and computer skills and ability to multitaskAttention to detail and concern for accuracy.
Ability to be a self-starter—proactive and dedicated, with a strong work ethic, a high level of motivation, the ability to work without direct supervision and to meet deadlines consistently.
Excellent management and leadership skillsAbility to brainstorm and solve problems.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weeknights and weekends when necessary.
Ability to assist in innovative ways to help dragonheart vermont support its mission.
Desired qualifications
Excellent project coordination and time management.
Excellent social media skills, website development.
Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to troubleshoot and to work calmly under pressureCandidate needs to be a creative thinker who is resourceful in solving problems.
Ability to foster positive, productive relationships and teamwork among planners, sponsors, volunteers, and participants.
Ability to supervise and delegate, but when necessary, willingness to “get in the trenches and get the job done.”
Position responsibilities
Support the mission of dragonheart vermont.
Secure appropriate grants and corporate donations.
Plan and execute charity fundraising events
Sponsorships and fundraising
Profit and loss budgeting
Event planning details
Venue selection
Permitting and compliance
Marketing /promotion
Setup and breakdown
Event logistics: including but not limited to: supplies, food & beverage, signage, sound system, power/wifi, entertainment, parking…
Established events:
Lake champlain dragon boat festival (lcdbf)Dragonheart vermont’s largest in person charity fundraiser occurs annually on the first full weekend of august.
Save your shamrocks (saturday of stPatrick’s day).
Pick up the pink (fall 5k).
Kicka$$ against cancer (winter raffle).
Pick your prize - chinese auction in conjunction with the lcdbf
Please provide your resume and cover letter.
Job type: part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Application question(s):
Do you live within commuting distance to burlington, vt?
Education:
High school or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Fundraising: 2 years (preferred)
Event planning: 2 years (preferred)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
