Coordinator, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for the children and adults affected by these diseases. Our work is dramatically accelerating the research process through our varied research initiatives; we also provide extensive educational and support resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public. In addition, we lead federal and state-based advocacy campaigns to support medical research funding and improve patient access to care. The Foundation’s core values of compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion inspire and drive every member of our highly performing team.

Position Summary:  

The Coordinator, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement works in partnership with leadership volunteers and committees to drive growth and success in Fundraising Campaigns. This individual will identify, recruit, train, and partner with leadership volunteers to harness their passion and skills and to help maximize what they have to offer to advance the mission of the Foundation. The Coordinator travels throughout the market area to meet with constituents and serves as a key leader for the Foundation with volunteers and supporters. The Coordinator will cultivate partnerships and alliances that will promote growth and awareness in the community.

This is a part-time position working approximately 25 hours per week with 2 days/week in the Seattle office.  

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 

Office Management

• Assure the proper use, management, security and upkeep of facilities, equipment, and documents by managing the office facilities and coordinate with vendors for daily operations and timely payment of invoices.
• Monitor and answer all Chapter inquiries via phone and email.
• Greet visitors, handle deliveries and be the front face of the local office.
• Actively seek opportunities to address community needs and positively impact the local region.

Program Management & Development

• Assist Chapter Staff with planning for all local fundraising events. Projects include copywriting, participant communication, updating e-newsletter and website content, vendor coordination, and volunteer management.
• Assist the Executive Director with chapter mailings, Board communication, donor stewardship, meeting minutes and staff activities.

Data Entry & Finance

• Maintain up to date and accurate records via our internal database.
• Receive, process, accurately acknowledge chapter donations as well as keeping impeccable financial records and preparing monthly statements.

Communications

• Using internal tools and following best practices, assist in creating e-newsletters and email communications for Foundation constituents.
• With Chapter staff and internal support, manage the chapter’s social media pages, website and create engaging content for followers.
• Assist with the preparation of collateral materials related to fundraising programs and mission activities.

Volunteer Engagement

• Build a compelling vision for growth and collaborate with volunteer leaders and staff to achieve it.
• Work with leadership volunteers to identify, recruit, and engage volunteers who have potential to make an impact.
• Build strong and effective partnerships with volunteers and supporters and help foster a culture of accountability.
• Partner with and support volunteer committees to drive success in campaigns and grow support for our mission.
• Serve as a key leader in your market area building relationships, raising awareness, and sharing mission impact with constituents.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Prior administrative or non-profit work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of success managing multiple projects, providing excellence in customer service, building community through marketing, outreach, or communications, and working with donors/volunteers.
• Self-motivated, results oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail. Experience working with budgets and finance a plus.
• An effective written and verbal communicator.
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of Word, Excel, and database management).
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends.