Fundraising Coordinator

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Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator

Created October 2021

MISSION: PPCM is a community-built, hands-on educational destination, in Southeast Colorado Springs, that engages ALL children and their grown-ups by sparking creativity through purposeful play.

VISION: Our vision is to be a trusted, growing educational resource, and a community collaborator who offers opportunities to inspire children to reach their unique potential.

Purpose of Volunteer Position: To help with overall coordinator of special events and mini fundraisers throughout the year. Be the go to person for Special Events Coordinators and Mini Events Coordinators.

Number of hours: 5-10 hours per week depending on which event you are working on & time of year.

Location: In person

Reports to: Currently, the Executive Director

Works Closely with: The Executive Director, Special Events Coordinators, & Mini Events Coordinators

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Make sure all events are listed on the calendar and approved
• Help coordinators as and when needed
• Liaise with vendors, exhibitors, and stakeholders during the event planning process to ensure everything is in order.
• Maintain event budgets with coordinators
• Check in with coordinators as needed
• Conduct final inspections on the day of the event to ensure everything adheres to PPCM standards.
• Assess an event’s overall success and submit findings.
• Work with PPCM to create a team specifically for the event and host meetings as needed and delegate

Tasks as needed.

• Be a part of the Fundraising/Events Committee and be able to meet in person or Zoom 1x a month

Volunteer Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Oversees all fundraising opportunities
• Can work remotely for most tasks
• Meetings for the event team and the fundraising/events committee needs to be in person or Zoom/Google meets
• Be available for the day of the event to help manage the event - be a co-coordinator as needed
• Understand and promote PPCM’s mission
• Be a part of the Fundraising/Events Committee - meets 1-2 hours monthly; in person or Zoom
• Be able to meet more as needed with a team of volunteers for the specific event.
• Be an ambassador for PPCM
• Help to educate the community about PPCM

Recommended Volunteer Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old
• May work remotely out of Colorado Springs
• At least 3 years’ experience in fundraising
• Well-organized with excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Outstanding vendor management skills.
• Experience in hospitality, customer service and/or Public relations is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under a lot of pressure/stress (especially day of the event)