Development and Events Coordinator

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Background and Opportunity
The Center for Practical Bioethics raises and responds to ethical issues in health and healthcare. The Center is one of the few organizations in the United States to focus on the applied practice of bioethics, keeping people and the community at the center of our focus, work, and impact.
 
Oftentimes, we help to facilitate and amplify the work of others, by offering principled recommendations, technical assistance, and guidance on decisions or proposed initiatives.
 
Like many nonprofits, the Center is increasing business acumen to ensure the enduring legacy of our efforts and to secure an expanding impact in the community. At the same time, the Center desires to continue cultivation of an expanding and highly engaged donor base. Implementing our fundraising plan and strategies, including hosting important fundraising events, is a key to strengthening connections to those who value our mission.
 
The purpose of this position is to expand the expertise and capacity of our organization to maximize the impact of our fund-raising efforts through excellent event execution and thoughtfully implemented donor engagement strategies. These two objectives are mutually reinforcing and essential to our overall organizational success.
 
As the Center’s development scope and success matures, there is likely opportunity for promotional advancement and increasing responsibility.
 
Although based in Kansas City, the Center’s portfolio is national, and growth is expected across the United States and globally.

Environment
The Center is comprised of dedicated, mission-driven professionals. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment and culture for people of all backgrounds and experiences.
 
Highly flexible work hours, remote work, a four-day workweek, and other employee-centered approaches help to maintain a healthy work-life balance and increase job satisfaction.

The position is embedded in a relatively small team – mastery of adaptation to multiple roles and complex projects to achieve overall center goals and objectives is required.
 
Every member of our team is respected and honored for their contributions, and we seek to continually act with kindness and humility in all our work.

Principal Function
Development and events coordination of Center fundraising initiatives
Promotion of established donor relationships
Cultivating a continually refreshing donor base and funding partners
Executing fundraising events with excellence

Principal Responsibilities

1. Fundraiser Design and Implementation
   1. Develop, market, and implement fundraising events within a specified budget (typically, the Center holds two events annually).
   2. Lead ideas for program design, event flow, and other key design ideas and selection, with support from Center staff on content, speaker leads, and other areas.
   3. Coordinate logistical planning, including site selection, catering, and helping with volunteer management. Center staff will assist with volunteer recruitment and selection.
2. Donor Base Strategy, Analysis and Engagement
   1. Assess the current donor base, including demographics and giving patterns utilizing the Center’s Salesforce for Nonprofits database.
      1. Organize, enter, and analyze data in relationship to establish metrics of success.
      2. Coordinate and attend to donor acknowledgment letters and activities.
      3. Facilitate regular meetings between Center leadership and donors.
   2. Provide strategies to maintain and grow major gifts and major donor relationships in alignment with organizational size and capacity.
   3. Design and implement donor engagement approaches, identifying areas for improvement.
   4. Propose methods to engage new donors, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the donor base.

• Contribute to the Center’ vision, mission, and strategic initiatives on an ongoing basis. 
• Participate on Center task forces and committees to perform special projects as needed.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

• Proven experience in planning and executing successful fundraising events.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit donor engagement strategies, particularly in managing major gifts and engaging new donors.
• Working knowledge of current fundraising software applications and Salesforce for Nonprofits.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and board members.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships with donors and funders, Center team members, leadership, community members, volunteers and other constituents—even during high pressure situations. Acts as an effective ambassador to the external world.
• Orientation toward self-improvement. Seeks critical feedback routinely and responds with personal commitment to increase effectiveness.
• Represents the organization in a professional manner and with utmost integrity.
• Understands the collaborative role of the Center in the community and in service to the goals of the organization(s) being served.