Full Time - Development and Event Coordinator - Clear Lake, IA

Development and Event Coordinator

One Vision | Iowa Full-Time | Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site

Work Where You Matter!

Are you a creative, organized professional who enjoys planning events, connecting with people, and bringing ideas to life? One Vision is looking for a Development and Event Coordinator to help strengthen community relationships, support fundraising efforts, and share the meaningful work happening throughout our organization.

At One Vision, we are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Our Development team plays an important role in making that mission possible by building relationships with donors, volunteers, businesses, and community partners who help support the individuals we serve.

As our Development and Event Coordinator, you will work closely with the Chief Development Officer, Development Director, and Marketing Team to coordinate fundraising events, create engaging content, support donor relationships, and increase awareness of One Vision's mission. This position is ideal for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, enjoys working with people, and can balance multiple projects while bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the team.

What You'll Do

• Plan, organize, and coordinate fundraising events, donor activities, community engagement events, and organizational initiatives.

• Manage event logistics, including venues, vendors, sponsorships, promotional materials, registrations, volunteers, and event-day activities.

• Maintain event calendars, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful planning and execution.

• Coordinate day-to-day social media activities, including creating content, scheduling posts, and monitoring engagement.

• Gather stories, photos, videos, and other content that highlight One Vision's mission, employees, individuals supported, donors, and community partnerships.

• Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, email communications, event promotions, and other marketing materials.

• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to ensure consistent branding, messaging, and communication across platforms.

• Support fundraising campaigns, annual appeals, sponsorship opportunities, and donor engagement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate donor records, gift information, and contact details within the organization's donor management database.

• Assist with donor acknowledgments, correspondence, reports, sponsorship tracking, and other donor stewardship activities.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with local businesses, schools, community organizations, donors, and volunteers.

• Assist with volunteer recruitment, scheduling, communication, and recognition.

• Represent One Vision at community events, networking opportunities, and outreach activities.

• Support employee recognition initiatives and other special projects.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen community engagement, improve processes, and increase awareness of One Vision's mission.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

• Experience in event planning, marketing, communications, fundraising, administrative support, or a related field.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events, projects, and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create engaging content for different audiences.

• Experience with social media platforms, content creation, and digital communication tools.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to learn and utilize donor management databases and other organizational technology.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and confidential information.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with donors, volunteers, employees, and community partners.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with others.

• Creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to travel within the assigned region and assist with event setup and coordination.

• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with organizational requirements.

• A genuine commitment to One Vision's mission and a desire to advocate for individuals with disabilities.

Experience with nonprofit fundraising, donor management systems, event coordination, or digital marketing is beneficial.

Why Join One Vision?

At One Vision, your work has a purpose beyond planning events and creating content. As Development and Event Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by connecting people, building community partnerships, and supporting the fundraising efforts that help individuals with disabilities live their best lives.

You'll be part of a collaborative team, have opportunities to bring creative ideas to life, and play an important role in sharing One Vision's story and strengthening relationships throughout the communities we serve.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help One Vision continue making a difference!

One Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees.

All offers are contingent on passing a background check and drug screen.