San Mateo, California
Posted: 19-Apr-26
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Internal Number: 1000008
Position Summary
Donor Relations Event Specialist I
Position Summary
The Donor Relations Specialist is a key member of the Engagement, Stewardship, and Donor Relations team. Reporting to the Manager of Events, this role supports the development and execution of multiple event programs that advance the hospital’s mission and support the Foundation’s goals. Working collaboratively with the Manager of Events and counterpart event specialist, this position may oversee various components of program and project execution, including staffing, volunteer coordination, budget tracking, and fundraising deliverables. The specialist may also manage special events that promote the organization and its programs to the community.
Core Responsibilities
Donor Relations Event Support & Execution
•Assist with event logistics including supply orders, packing, print and signage requests, RSVP tracking, vendor coordination and inventory management
•Support preparation of event materials, follow-up communications and data clean-up needs.
•Navigate hospital environments professionally while following established policies and procedures to ensure a positive experience for patients and families.
•Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal and external parties to ensure alignment and support event objectives
•Provide weekly updates to the Event Manager regarding event progress, needs, and challenges.
Program & Project Management
•Support the Event Manager in the execution of event initiatives by assisting with timeline management, quality control, stakeholder alignment, and data accuracy, while independently overseeing assigned project components.
•Manage event budgets including developing, tracking, and reporting to support fundraising teams.
•Collaborate with Foundation colleagues and hospital partners to plan and communicate event logistics, ensuring seamless event setup and execution.
Skills and Qualifications
•Minimum of 3 years of experience in event execution and management
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and positive demeanor.
•Demonstrated excellence in customer service when engaging with senior donors and hospital executives.
•Excellent problem-solving abilities with the capacity to adapt event logistics while maintaining a positive donor experience.
•Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
•Experience managing complex, multi step projects involving multiple stakeholders and vendors.
•Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
Key Attributes
•Strategically minded - able to improve and continue to build donor events program.
•Highly creative - produces meaningful, mission driven donor events
•Exceptionally organized - manages details, timelines, and standards with accuracy.
•Collaborative - works easily across teams, functions, and leadership levels.
•Mission oriented - committed to elevating donor experience to advance philanthropy.
Working in close collaboration with leadership, the Specialist I assists in the development and implementation of many aspects of multiple programs that align with hospital’s mission and support the Foundation’s goals. Working independently, the Specialist I may be in charge of overseeing program/project execution that could include staffing, volunteers, budget and fundraising goals from start to finish. This position may also be responsible for special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community. Position may have direct and/or indirect oversight of lower-level staff members and/or volunteers.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in related field. (Preferred)
Experience
- 3 years of related experience in related specialty. (Required)
- Project and/or program management experience. (Preferred)
- People management experience. (Preferred)
Special Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills provided in a professional manner with a positive disposition. (Required)
- Excellent organizational abilities with acute attention to detail and multi-tasking. (Required)
- Knowledge and experience working with a variety of computer software. (Required)
- Self-motivated with a desire to exceed objectives. (Required)
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional night and weekend activities. (Required)