The Non-Profit Development & Events Administrative will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations and growth of our Cincinnati/NKY-based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering those affected by Type 1 Diabetes. Acting as a liaison with the Board of Directors, this role will focus on key areas such as generating community engagement through fundraising, awareness events, and management of our digital presence; aid in funding opportunities for our programs through grant research and execution of donation campaigns; and providing general administrative support with the day-to-day.
Who You Are
You are a motivated self-starter looking to grow with our organization. With a desire for efficiency and a proactive approach to problem-solving, you know how to prioritize your time and focus on areas needed to support our growth and sustainability. You’re not afraid to get out into the community, engage with others, and build connections that will foster support for our mission.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Coordination
- Plan and execute all fundraising events, including galas, walk/run events, and community outreach initiatives including the management of budgets, registrations and event promotion.
- Liaise with vendors, venues, and sponsors to ensure successful event delivery and execution
- Conduct comprehensive post-event analysis to identify successes and areas for improvement
Communications & Digital Engagement
- Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to engage our supporters and expand our online presence across channels
- Monitor and respond to messages, comments, and inquiries in a timely manner
- Work with local media to increase our reach across the community
- Maintain and create engaging content to update the organization's website/newsletter/ social media with news, events, resources, and other relevant information
- Build and maintain CRM database for consistent touchpoints and outreach
Board/Program Support
- Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors, including scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, providing calendar of upcoming events and budget updates, taking minutes, and tracking action items
- Collaborate with the Board to ideate and implement new programs, workshops, and resources for the Type 1 Diabetes community
Grant Writing & Reporting
- Research grant opportunities that align with the organization's mission and initiatives
- Work with the Board and external partners on compiling grant applications, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation
- Fulfill grant reporting requirements by tracking program metrics and compiling impact data
Volunteer Management
- Recruit, onboard, and coordinate volunteers to support fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and other initiatives
- Develop training materials and provide guidance to ensure volunteers are equipped to represent the organization effectively
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in event planning, communications, or nonprofit administration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in social media management, website maintenance, and content creation
- Existing knowledge or willingness to adapt to SaaS products used in the organization (e.g., HubSpot, Monday.com, Google Suite, Bloomerang)
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Passion for supporting the Type 1 Diabetes community
- Familiarity with nonprofit operations, fundraising, and grant writing a plus
Compensation: Salary is negotiable based on experience, with discretionary performance-based bonus structure. Health benefits, unlimited PTO, and paid holidays.
Position Location: Based in our Burlington, KY office Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm) with occasions where flexibility is required for engagements and events scheduled on evenings and weekends.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our organization believes a variety of perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our community. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful impact, and eager to learn and grow with us, we welcome you to apply - even if you do not meet every qualification listed.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
