Development & Events Coordinator

Full-Time (40 hours/week), Hourly, Non-Exempt.
Base Hourly Pay: $34.29
Location: YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA 95112
Website: www.yourywca.org
Program/Department: Fund Development/Philanthropy

Join a passionate, dynamic team dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

For over 100 years, YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley has provided programs and services that form a critical continuum of response, healing, and prevention. Our dedication to the people we serve is unparalleled. We have an exciting future, and the team to deliver on that lasting change for the people we serve. To encourage survivor self-determination, services are delivered through a strengths-based, non-judgmental and trauma-informed lens that aligns with our mission. Be a key part of shaping this future as our new Development & Events Coordinator in our Philanthropy Department.

 

Reporting to the Development & Events Manager, the Development & Events Coordinator will work closely with the Philanthropy team and other YWCA staff to advance YWCA’s mission in alignment with the Philanthropy Department goals and objectives. They will support the team in executing four signature events as well as corporate and donor engagement activities to ensure seamless event execution, exceptional donor stewardship, and accurate and timely event management. This position has access to sensitive YWCA and is expected to handle such information with integrity and professionalism.

 

We are seeking an organized team member who has a very high level of attention to detail, is results-oriented and skilled at relationship building, and communicates clearly and thoroughly with internal and external partners. Essential to this role is a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at once and deal with competing priorities from multiple sources. This includes managing deadlines, following up as needed, and learning new skills quickly.  Candidates must have experience, or interest, in understanding how to identify, cultivate, steward and solicit gifts, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders to build long-term relationships.

 

Essential responsibilities include:

·         Event Registration Leadership and Platform Management (manage event and nomination microsites, lead registration process, maintain data integrity of donor/guest information, maintain communication with guests and donors)

·         Event Logistical Leadership (lead venue and vendor management, seating chart planning, printing, staging, and other event prep; organize donation and in-kind goods for events; create event collateral)

·         Event Donor Stewardship (provide customer service to all stakeholders, assist with stewardship processes)

 

Candidates must have an understanding of feminism and a strong commitment to social justice. Additionally, an ideal candidate will possess knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence and sexual assault issues, trauma, gender equity and client-centered service provision.

 

Requirements:

·         Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

·         1 -2 years’ experience in a relational database (ex. Raiser’s Edge, Virtuous, GiveEffects, GreenLight, Neon CRM, Salesforce, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, etc)

·         1 -2 years’ experience in an event management system (ex. OneCause, Classy, CVENT, etc), and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva.

 

Work hours are primarily Monday – Friday 9 am – 5:30 pm, with scheduling flexibility depending on work-related tasks. Delivery of service may include overtime to accomplish the task at hand.  Must be hands-on and attend local YWCA signature events, as well as other travel when required.

 

Required: Cleared background check (fingerprinting), valid TB test, valid 3+ years California driver’s license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and auto insurance. This position requires a COVID-19 vaccination due to the in-person interfacing required, and to promote the health and safety of others in the workplace and our community.

 

YWCA BENEFITS:

A competitive benefits plan: Employer-paid plans covering employee’s premiums for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and EAP.
A high deductible medical plan available including employer contributions and optional employee contributions and a limited Flexible Spending Account available
15 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Women’s International Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veteran Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
20 days of annual accrued PTO to start as a Full-time employee
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Talkspace for employees and their household members
Immediate Employee contributed 403b, and an Employer Contributed 401a Retirement Plan with optional employee contributions after eligibility is met
·         Parental leave with supplemental pay for eligible employees for up to eight weeks

·         Infertility benefits through Kaiser

·         Chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal benefits

Annual Retention Bonus
Employee Discounts with TicketsatWork
Optional employee contributed pet insurance through United Pet Care
Free Access through Kaiser to the Calm App and Headspace Care App (formerly called Ginger)
·         With access through Kaiser, optional employee fitness plans such as Class Pass, One Pass, and a wellness coach

·         Free Access to an employee financial wellness program called FinFit offered in partnership with Paychex

TO APPLY: Submit Resume & Cover Letter to [email protected] with “Development & Events Coordinator” in subject line.  Posting will continue until position is filled. The YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.