Description
Coordinate and execute fundraising campaigns, events, and donor outreach for an organization. Manage logistics, donor data, and materials; support solicitations and awareness efforts to meet revenue and engagement goals.
- • Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote the organization and solicit donations or sponsorships.
- • Contact corporate representatives, government officials, and community leaders to raise awareness of programs and funding needs.
- • Create, update, and segment donor databases and CRM records.
- • Coordinate the design and production of promotional materials and web content for campaigns and events.
- • Assist in developing fundraising plans that maximize participation and control costs.
- • Coordinate annual giving, direct mail, email, and peer-to-peer campaigns.
- • Implement tactics to encourage new or increased contributions.
- • Coordinate web-based fundraising activities, including donation pages, online auctions, and social appeals.
- • Coordinate and support volunteers and event staff.
- • Track fundraising goals, budgets, and KPIs; monitor campaign progress.
- • Plan and manage logistics for fundraising events such as auctions, galas, walks, or golf outings.
- • Recruit and confirm sponsors, participants, and volunteers for events.
- • Secure commitments of donations or participation from individual and corporate donors.
- • Solicit cash or in-kind contributions and manage recognition benefits.
- • Draft appeal letters, emails, press releases, and talking points to increase awareness.
- • Compile and prepare materials for grant and funding submissions; maintain grant calendars.
- • Conduct prospect research on potential donors’ interests, capacity, and giving history.
- • Coordinate transportation and delivery of event materials, supplies, and auction items.
- • Develop and maintain media and influencer contact lists.
- • Prepare event collateral such as envelopes, bid sheets, signage, and gift bags.
- • Schedule and secure speakers or presenters for events and community meetings.
- • Generate and send timely donor acknowledgments and tax receipts.
- • Maintain accurate records of gifts, pledges, sponsorships, and in-kind donations; process donations.
- • Liaise with finance to reconcile revenue and produce reports.
- • Prepare reports and presentations on campaign results and donor activity.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
