Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary: The Advancement Coordinator is directly responsible for engaging and inviting the community to participate with AYA through events, volunteerism, and fund development activities. They will successfully …
Skills: Event Coordination, Fundraising, Project Management, Relationship Development, Corporate Sponsorship
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The Advancement Coordinator is responsible for engaging the community through events, volunteerism, and fund development to support AYA. Key duties include coordinating volunteers, managing corporate sponsorships, and executing organizational events to increase revenue and support.
Candidates need at least 2 years of professional experience in event coordination and fundraising with strong project management skills. A valid driver's license and the ability to work flexible non-traditional hours are required.
Position Summary:
The Advancement Coordinator is directly responsible for engaging and inviting the community to participate with AYA through events, volunteerism, and fund development activities. They will successfully do so by: creating spaces for new and current donors to interact with AYA, coordinating the volunteer process and meal donations for AYA’s Drop-in Center, support cultivating current and new corporate sponsors, being hospitable to all prospective and active donors, and assisting in project managing AYA Events (such as the Coming Home Event, the Silent Auction, the AYA Golf Outing, and other community events). This person will have a detail-focused mind that enjoys collaborating in thought and strategy, enjoys being part of a team, thrives on creating experiences for donors and partners, and is motivated by working towards specific goals. Additionally, this person is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that is welcoming, safe, and affirming to youth (ages 14-24) who are experiencing unsafe/unstable housing or are literally homeless.
What you'll be doing in this role:
Relationship Development:
Group Volunteers
Event Execution
Liaison between the AYA Programs Team and the AYA Advancement Team
Corporate Sponsors
We expect you to bring:
Bonus points if you have:
Some perks of working at AYA:
Equal Opportunity Employment:
AYA Youth Collective is an equal opportunity employer who strongly desires to build a team that accurately represents the diversity of our target population. We embrace differences in race, color, nationality, religion/culture, gender identity/expression, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, military status, or ability.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AYA, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Relationships. Resources. Housing.
AYA Youth Collective walks along youth, aged 14-24, to enable them to build a foundation for their future. With a active Drop-in Center seeing almost 1000 youth a year and 13 homes to house youth, we invite our community to join us in this important work. Visit our website or click our Give button to donate today. Resources for Youth Drop-in: Call ahead at 616-406-3945 to schedule an appointment at our Drop-in Center. Here, you can connect with Youth Advocates and receive essential resources from AYA and Community Partners Housing: To look into housing options, please call 616-406-3945 to talk to a youth Advocate or schedule an appointment to Drop-in to learn more about about your housing options.
Offices: 320 State St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
Relationships. Resources. Housing.
AYA Youth Collective walks along youth, aged 14-24, to enable them to build a foundation for their future. With a active Drop-in Center seeing almost 1000 youth a year and 13 homes to house youth, we invite our community to join us in this important work. Visit our website or click our Give button to donate today. Resources for Youth Drop-in: Call ahead at 616-406-3945 to schedule an appointment at our Drop-in Center. Here, you can connect with Youth Advocates and receive essential resources from AYA and Community Partners Housing: To look into housing options, please call 616-406-3945 to talk to a youth Advocate or schedule an appointment to Drop-in to learn more about about your housing options.
Offices: 320 State St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
