Job Description

The Davenport Companies on Cape Cod is seeking a motivated & energetic Event Coordinator for The Seaside Le Mans ? The Race for the Cape Cod Community, an annual event that raises money for various Cape Cod non-profit organizations.

Over the past 20 years, more than $9 million has been raised for causes ranging from healthcare, child education programs, veteran-related needs, the environment, & more.

The Event Coordinator will establish & support current & prospective donors to achieve their philanthropic goals & develop & implement a robust planned giving strategy. The ideal candidate will have a background in fundraising & philanthropic recruitment efforts. A background in sales is preferred.

Other Event Coordinator responsibilities include:
Manage systems & software to track & cultivate donors & prospects, including our donor database.
Communicate fundraising goals throughout the organization & equip team members to reach them.
Report to the Marketing & Communications Department in collaboration with team members on various related projects.
Work with the CEO in identifying & prioritizing new initiatives, needs & opportunities.
Plan & implement all aspects of the yearly Seaside Le Mans F1 fundraising cart race, including race-day activities & multiple events throughout the year that support the event.
Establish all goals, budgets, strategies, timetables, marketing materials, communications, stewardship, & solicitation & hold all relationships with non-profit partnering organizations & major donors with direction from the Marketing & Communications Department.
Work to attract new sponsorships to grow the amount of money available for distribution.
Responsible for the communication with 60+ sponsors, 150 participants, 150 volunteers, & management team.

In addition to the role of Event Coordinator, the candidate will also assist in various Special Projects within the company.
Qualifications:
The Event Coordinator will have a drive for results, integrity, flexibility, & the ability to create vision & purpose.
Demonstrated results in soliciting & closing major program gifts with a capability to advance gift strategies through effective relationship building.
Solid experience creating & leading planned giving program.
Track record in sales preferred.
Ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong software skills in creating original documents, reports, mobile communications, & electronic messaging.
Represent the organizations at all community events, networking opportunities & chamber meetings & assist in producing & executing internal company events: Annual Meeting, Management Retreats, Employee Recognition Events etc.