24-25 Events Specialist VISTA - Atlanta, GA
Catholic Charities Atlanta provides services that empower families to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency.
The Mission Advancement team hosts agency events which expands support from our donors, partners, and community groups in an effort to raise money and awareness for the clients we serve.
Events include an annual Soiree, a 5K run, Christmas program, and other high level donor get-togethers.
This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA's Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project.
As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.
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Member Duties : VISTA is key in the planning and execution of all CCA fundraising events.
These include a 5K, an annual soiree and President's Circle donor cultivation events.
The role includes coordinating logistics with venues and vendors.
VISTA will document processes and procedures around our events (where none exist) and devise new methods, ensuring these events are replicable and sustainable, with the goal of expanding our top of mind presence in target markets and with supporters.
VISTA will compile and analyze past silent auction data as a guide to find new donors and determine how to expand the capacity of current ones.
VISTA will creatively secure new and appealing silent auction packages to increase money raised.
Working with staff members, board members and community partners, VISTA will create a database of potential in-kind donors for our annual soiree and aid in the transition to a new auction platform.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach .
Skills :
Event Planning , Communications , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing .