Coordinator, Run/Walk Events

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and implement grassroots outreach strategies to engage participants, teams, and sponsors who are invested in the cause.

• Deliver outstanding customer service through a fundraising hotline and general email inbox for external stakeholders.

• Oversee multi-channel outreach to participants (including ringless voicemail, texting platforms, calls, cards, and emails) to retain previous participants, support current ones, and boost registration and fundraising efforts.

• Track fundraiser and team performance to ensure prompt responses, recognize achievements, and guide captains and individuals to enhance fundraising outcomes.

• Oversee fundraising coaching and recruitment for the National Virtual Run/Walk event ($50k) and the National Teams program ($20k+ national activation).

• Establish and lead executive volunteer committees for Run/Walk events; recruit, assign, manage, train, and communicate with volunteers, including support on the event day.

• Conduct sponsorship prospecting and cold calling to secure new partnerships for the Run/Walk Series.

• Identify, nurture, and manage prospective fundraising teams, sponsors, and donors; solicit, secure, and oversee fundraising, sponsorship, and in-kind contributions.

• Participate in virtual and in-person meetings and events with sponsors, volunteers, committees, and community partners to further fundraising objectives.

• Organize event day logistics, including setup, execution, and breakdown (8+ hours on-site).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• Previous experience in fundraising development within a nonprofit organization.

• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with participants, donors, volunteers, and team members.

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, a good driving record, and proof of automobile insurance.

• Proven ability to inspire and mobilize individuals to meet fundraising goals.

• Outstanding problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented approach.

• Strong multi-tasking abilities to manage several projects at once.

• Capability to effectively communicate ZERO's mission while encouraging others to support the cause.

• Established ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and sponsors.

• Proficient in phone communication and comfortable with cold calling when necessary.

• Excellent project management skills with a focus on detail.

• Familiarity with peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising software and event management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible (Unlimited) PTO after completing the probationary period.

• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions up to 4%.

• 100% employer-covered benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance.

• FSA/HSA options available.