American Red Cross

Events

• Plan, coordinate and implement successful events to raise funds and promote community awareness of Red Cross services
• Develop and execute plans to identify, cultivate, solicit, and recognize event underwriters/sponsors and other event participants
• Serve as the regional development team’s first point of contact for community inquiries via phone and written correspondence
• Provide staff support for relevant committees and volunteer leadership
• Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers
• Manage the engagement of volunteers through regular communications, appreciation events, and consultation with staff
• Provide administrative support for the fundraising leadership team and coordinate special projects and department meetings
• Collaborate with Communications and Marketing to develop event materials, media releases, and photo sessions
• Create and collaborate on special event project plans, participate in budget development, and monitor event outcomes including revenue and expenses
• Manage implementation and production of fundraising events including vendor relationships, budgets, and event logistics
• Direct work of special event volunteers or staff regarding administrative support duties including donor invoices, acknowledgements, mass mailings, and event support
• Assist with onboarding of new fundraising department volunteers and serve as primary supervisor for new volunteers
• Perform duties in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations

Volunteer Program Coordinator, Special Events and Fundraising