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LUNGevity Foundation
Development Coordinator
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What they do
An Event Planner coordinates promotional sales events, professional meetings and family events. Works with clients, develops event plans and budgets, finds appropriate sites, contracts for services and supplies, coordinates with on-site staff, oversees finances and assists during an event.
$53,224 / year median in Maryland
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Development Coordinator LUNGevity Foundation Bethesda, MD Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $58,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications CRM software Teamwork Customer relationship building Customer service Salesforce Client rapport building Fundraising events Attention to detail Fundraising Organizational skills Donor cultivation
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Remote with a preference to be located in the Washington, DC area. Option to work hybrid in Bethesda, MD office; must be available to travel to office as needed to carry out duties of job. About LUNGevity Foundation LUNGevity Foundation is the nation's leading lung cancer organization focused on improving outcomes for people with lung cancer through research, education, policy, and support for patients, survivors, and caregivers. LUNGevity is committed to making an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship while advancing health equity and addressing disparities across the lung cancer care continuum. Our vision is a world where no one dies of lung cancer. We fund cutting-edge research, foster collaborative science, and empower people affected by the disease. Position Summary The Development Coordinator provides crucial administrative, logistical, and database support to help grow our individual and major gifts programs, reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy . A primary focus of this role is the successful execution of donor events, including the annual Celebration of Hope Gala, by coordinating attendee logistics, managing vendors, supporting volunteer committees, and ensuring seamless donor stewardship and data management. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, event management, and relationship building. Key Responsibilities Event Logistics Support Coordinate event logistics, including registration, RSVPs, seating assignments, guest communications, and event materials. Support on-site event execution and serve as a logistical resource for vendors, volunteers, and attendees. Assist with coordinating vendors by tracking contracts, timelines, invoices, and deliverables. Coordinate with the Marketing and Communications team to produce event invitations, signage, programs, event webpage, and other materials. Maintain event timelines, checklists, and project plans to ensure deadlines are met. Donor, Sponsor and Volunteer Engagement Support donor cultivation and stewardship activities before, during, and after fundraising events including prospect profiles. Coordinate fulfillment of donor and non-corporate sponsor recognition and event benefits. Assist with post-event stewardship activities and follow-up communications. Provide administrative support to volunteer committees by scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items. Support fundraising campaigns and other development initiatives as assigned. Portfolio Management Manage a small portfolio of individuals to steward, cultivate, and secure donations based on event participation and annual giving. Development Operations Support- Maintain accurate, up to date attendee, prospect, and donor records in Salesforce
- Perform other administrative and capacity-building tasks as needed to streamline the individual giving pipeline. Requirements
- Experience using Salesforce preferred, familiarity CRMs and other fundraising software, comfortable learning new software
- Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends in support of events and fundraising activity Qualifications Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- This is a full-time position, with excellent health benefits Including employer paid option, Flexible PTO, and employer-augmented retirement savings. Salary
- Salary range is $55,000 - $58,000, depending on qualifications and experience.