Development Coordinator - Foundation
UNC Health
Rocky Mount, NC
About the Role
The Development Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the mission and fundraising goals of UNC Health Nash Foundation through the management of fundraising events, annual giving campaigns, donor engagement initiatives, and strategic communications efforts. This position serves as the primary coordinator for the Foundation's signature fundraising events and designated annual giving campaigns, with responsibility for driving revenue growth, expanding donor participation, strengthening community engagement, and enhancing donor stewardship.
The Development Coordinator develops and executes event, marketing, and communication strategies that support philanthropic objectives, increase awareness of the Foundation's impact, and foster meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, grateful patients, employees, and community stakeholders. Working closely with the Executive Director, Foundation staff, volunteer committees, and hospital leadership, the position combines project management, fundraising, event planning, marketing, and donor engagement responsibilities to support the Foundation's annual and long-term fundraising success.
The Development Coordinator would be responsible for everything listed below along with all other duties as assigned while requiring a high level of attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, mission driven environment.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Associate’s in business or related field, such as Accounting, Business Administration or Nonprofit Administration.
Preferred Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Nonprofit Administration or related field.
Professional Experience Requirements:
Minimum of two years of experience in business services, accounting, or nonprofit administration.
Preferred Experience Requirements:
Experience managing fundraising events with responsibility for sponsorship solicitation, revenue generation, attendee engagement, and event marketing.
Experience developing and executing integrated marketing and communication plans to support fundraising initiatives.
Demonstrated success coordinating multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
Qualifications
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, events, campaigns, and communications simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create compelling donor communications, marketing content, sponsorship materials, newsletters, and fundraising appeals.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and execute events, manage event logistics, and support revenue-generating fundraising initiatives.
Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor stewardship practices, sponsorship development, and community engagement strategies.
Experience developing and implementing marketing and communication plans utilizing email, social media, website content, print materials, and other communication channels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with donor management systems, email marketing platforms, social media management tools, and website content management systems.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Knowledgeable about current business, civic, governmental and social leaders of Rocky Mount/Nash County and surrounding areas.
About the Company
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Foundation Administration
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.