Development and Events Foundation Specialist

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Overview:

Sentara Martha Jefferson is hiring a Foundation Specialist (Development and Events Associate) for a full-time position in Charlottesville VA. This is an onsite role with offices in the foundation space.

Hours: Primarily Business hours with variations needed for evening and weekend special events.

The Development and Events Associate Foundation Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of annual fund-raising marketing public relations and communications plans projects and special events that build the Foundations image and support the Foundations strategic and marketing goals. This position must have the ability to self-manage and lead projects from conception to completion. Excellent writing and communication skills required.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Execution

• Oversee a calendar of special events:

  • Manage planning logistics venue sourcing and coordination catering AV setup event rentals budget management while maximizing return on investment.

  • Supervise event set-up and teardown ensuring adherence to organizational standards.

  • Manage event registrations communications and attendance through Blackbaud and Constant Contact CRM systems.

• Serve as the primary staff liaison for The Womens Committee (TWC) a volunteer organization of the foundation that raises money and awareness of womens health disparities:

  • Develop organize and execute fundraising campaigns and renewal initiatives that drive both revenue and membership growth.

  • Support the committees efforts through strategic mission messaging event management and targeted outreach to enhance member engagement and volunteerism.

  • Ensure success by preparing for events boosting volunteer participation and providing comprehensive campaign reporting to foster ongoing growth and continued success.

• Maintain accurate data and track event participants in donor management systems.

• Create and maintain reports tracking revenue and expenses related to events in collaboration with foundation operations team.

• Collaborate with marketing/communications teams to produce brand-compliant event materials such as invitations flyers and digital outreach.

• Prepare lists and direct mailing materials for appeals acknowledgments and segmented event outreach.

• Coordinate website content updates related to TWC and other events in collaboration with the Director of Annual Giving and Communication as well as the marketing team.

• Support the Development team in other fundraising initiatives as assigned.

Education

• Bachelors degree required OR

• 6 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirement

Certification/Licensure

• None Required

Experience

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail accuracy

• Excellent organizational written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word with demonstrated ability to manage data reports and documentation. Experience with website content management. Adobe Acrobat is a plus but not a requirement.

• 2 years experience in data entry and database management; experience with fundraising CRMs (Raisers Edge or similar) strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Keywords: non profit fund raising event marketing communications CRM management event planning Charlottesville SMJH

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical Dental Vision plans

Adoption Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term Short-Term Disability and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance $5250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down $10000

Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.

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