Position Number: 004217
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of professional fundraising, marketing, sales, event planning, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Job Description SummaryThe University of South Alabama's Office of Development and Alumni Relations is seeking to hire a Coordinator, Medical Affairs Development.
Essential Functions - Supports the planning and execution of fundraising events, manages sponsorship efforts and assists with donor stewardship activities.
- Identifies potential corporate and individual prospects; executes solicitation strategies to secure event sponsorships and ticket sales.
- In collaboration with the Senior Special Events Coordinator, assists with planning and executing USA Health fundraising events, ensuring a high-quality experience for donors and attendees.
- Manages gift processing and assists with contract negotiations; manages day-of vendor relationships including catering, audiovisual, rentals, and venues.
- Assists the Director in meeting or exceeding annual event revenue goals.
- Provides exceptional organizational skills and manages multiple overlapping deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Serves as point of contact for event volunteer committees, providing support and resources to help achieve fundraising goals.
- Assists in developing event budgets and provides regular profit/loss and performance reports.
- Works with the USA Health Marketing team to execute event branding, invitations, social media campaigns, email communications, and print collateral.
- Maintains accurate records of participants, sponsors, and vendors in Raiser's Edge and other fundraising platforms.
- Supports event registration, ticketing, and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns using platforms such as Classy, TicketSignup, RunSignup, and similar fundraising databases.
- Coordinates post-event reporting, surveys, and timely donor and sponsor acknowledgements.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
