Fundraising Event Coordinator

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island

Administration
Providence, RI, USA
USD 20-25 / hour
Posted on Nov 6, 2025

Job Details

Providence , RI
Seasonal
High School
$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Description

The Fundraising Event Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, and execution of key fundraising events taking place in early to mid-2026, including the Winter Fundraiser, PJ Library Spring Fundraiser, Richard Bornstein Dwares JCC Golf Classic, and Yom Ha’atzmaut Fundraiser. This is a part-time (10 hours/week, 3 month temporary position, at $25) ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong event planning and fundraising experience.

Key responsibilities include -

Winter Fundraiser: mid-winter 2026

  • Finalize event details and logistics.
  • Recruit and coordinate event committee members.
  • Secure sponsorships or a lead donor; determine sponsorship levels and ticket pricing.
  • Coordinate entertainment (e.g., singer, comedian).
  • Arrange rentals, catering, bar service, and liquor license.
  • Set up registration page through iDonate.
  • Collaborate with the branding and marketing team on invitations, social media, and printed materials.
  • Oversee décor and production of printed collateral.

PJ Library Spring Fundraiser: Spring 2026 preparation for event

  • Finalize event concept, date, and time (e.g., brunch, PJ party, family-friendly).
  • Secure sponsors and determine sponsor levels.
  • Recruit and manage the event committee.
  • Set up and manage iDonate registration page.

Richard Bornstein Dwares JCC Golf Classic: June 2026 preparation for event

  • Coordinate committee meetings (bi-weekly, increasing to weekly near the event).
  • Lead sponsorship outreach and management.
  • Oversee design and distribution of Save the Date and event brochure.
  • Collaborate with branding and marketing on communications and social media.
  • Manage iDonate registration setup.
  • Finalize novelty experiences (e.g., live music, tastings, swag, raffles).
  • Coordinate with vendors for golfer and racquet gifts, banners, tee signs, and printed collateral.
  • Work with the golf club to finalize menu and logistics.
  • Assist in organizing the honorary committee and award recognition.

Yom Ha’atzmaut Fundraiser: April 2026 preparation for event

  • Collaborate with leadership to define event format (e.g., concert or party).
  • Determine date, time, venue, and event scope.
  • Secure sponsorships, determine sponsor levels, and set ticket pricing.
  • Coordinate catering, bar service, rentals, and décor.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in event coordination, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for committee and sponsor engagement.
  • Familiarity with iDonate or similar fundraising/event registration platforms preferred.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a part-time, flexible schedule.

Schedule

  • Hours: 10 hours per week mid-November through mid-March (flexible schedule; may include WFH).

Reports to Chief Development Officer