Development Operations & Events Coordinator

History of Easterseals Serving DC | MD | VA

Since 1919, Easter Seals has been serving the community providing help, hope and answers for our neighbors challenged by physical, mental, or emotional health issues. Easter Seals Serving DC|MD|VA (ESDCMDVA) (www.eseal.org) is the affiliate serving Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. We deliver exceptional services through a network of 6 sites and in-home care, and we provide Adult Medical Day Care, Early Child Development and Education, Therapy, Behavioral Health, Respite, and Workforce Development services where participants and their families find support, hope, medical care, and enjoyable activities. Our unique and dedicated staff of over 200 professionals includes specialists in education, therapy, senior services, social work, assistive technology, nursing, and related professions. Our entire staff shares our Core Values which are an integral component of the success of ESDCMDVA:

• Respect: We respect each other. We value the uniqueness and dignity of each individual, and appreciate the strength of diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility: We share a sense of responsibility for doing things right, being good stewards and being accountable for our actions.
• Integrity: We conduct business ethically with a commitment to moral integrity and we expect people to hold a high moral standard. We communicate openly, honestly and directly.
• Innovation: We embrace new ideas, take measured risks and find better ways to help more people.
• Care: We show compassion for others and continue to live our mission each day.

New Hire - Development Operations & Events Coordinator (May 2025)

Position Summary

The Development Operations and Events Coordinator plays a key role in Easterseals DC MD VA’s fundraising and donor engagement strategy, supporting both administrative and event logistics functions. This position is responsible for assisting with fundraising event coordination, donor stewardship efforts, sponsorship management, and administrative support for development operations. The Coordinator will work closely with gift officers, committees, vendors, and marketing teams to ensure successful fundraising initiatives and donor engagement activities.

Administrative & Development Support

• Support development officers in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.

• Conduct prospect research to identify potential donors and funding opportunities.

• Schedule and coordinate donor meetings, sending confirmations and managing calendar logistics.

• Crosstrain to maintain accurate donor and event records in the database (Raiser’s Edge preferred).

• Generate reports and analysis on fundraising efforts, event performance, and donor engagement.

• Provide general administrative support, including correspondence, record-keeping, and team coordination.

Fundraising Events & Sponsorship Management

• Support events team on logistics, vendor procurement, and event experience for all major fundraising events, including Advocacy Awards, Walk With Me, and Bright Stars.

• Manage sponsorship outreach, tracking, invoicing, and fulfillment, serving as the primary point of contact (POC) for sponsors.

• Coordinate committee recruitment, engagement, and meeting logistics, including scheduling, agendas, and follow-ups.

• Develop and execute marketing and communication strategies for events, including Save the Date notices, invitations, post-event wrap-ups, and committee updates.

• Maintain and update event websites and ensure clear, timely, and engaging participant communication.

• Assist in program development and script coordination, working with internal teams to refine content.

• Oversee ticketing, staff distribution, and guest correspondence for event registrations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, event planning, communications, or a related field.

• Three+ years of experience in fundraising, event coordination, nonprofit administration, or donor relations.

• Proficiency in event logistics, sponsorship management, and marketing coordination.

• Experience with vendor and contract management.

• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and CRM platforms.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility to support evening/weekend events as needed.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

EEOC/M/F/V/D

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person