We’re Hiring: Events and Development Coordinator

Come work with us! The BCRFA is hiring an Events and Development Coordinator to help strengthen and grow our mission to eradicate breast cancer. The application deadline is Friday, May 30, 2025.

Read on for more details and information on how to apply.

Events and Development Coordinator

Full Time Position with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA), a nonprofit organization located in Birmingham, AL. The BCRFA’s mission is “to help find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research and to promote awareness and funding for that research.” Funds raised by BCRFA support breast cancer research initiatives across Alabama.

Summary

The Events and Development Coordinator plans and executes fundraising events, provides logistical support for and serves as a BCRFA representative at a variety of community fundraising and awareness initiatives, and seeks new partners for the BCRFA. The BCRFA organizes multiple events throughout the year. The Events and Development Coordinator manages events from start to finish, ensuring they run smoothly and maximizing the funds raised to support breast cancer research. While this role is primarily focused on fundraising and event planning, the position will also support community engagement and awareness efforts. Success in this role requires precision, proactivity, and a genuine enthusiasm for relationship-building. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Special Events and Development

• Plan, manage, and execute special events and fundraising initiatives throughout the year, with attention to financial and time constraints.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, vendors and community partners.
• Solicit and engage past event sponsors, keeping President & CEO apprised of progress or challenges.
• Identify and cultivate new donor prospects and sponsors to support BCRFA’s mission.
• Track, acknowledge, manage sponsor benefits, and maintain accurate records of event donors and sponsors.
• Procure, log, and acknowledge raffle items, auction items, prizes, etc. for events as necessary.
• Proactively handle any arising issues throughout planning process and troubleshoot problems on the day of the event.
• Evaluate event success and prepare reports and analyses for the President & CEO.

Community Engagement and Awareness

• Solicit, organize, communicate, and manage volunteer support for BCRFA events and activities.
• Represent the BCRFA at community events and initiatives as needed, sharing BCRFA’s mission and impact and conveying appreciation for their support.
• Engage area businesses and organizations to partner with BCRFA during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and throughout the year to raise awareness and funding for the organization.

Other duties as needed to support the organization’s mission. 

Qualifications and Competencies

The BCRFA recognizes that skills and knowledge come from both formal and informal experiences including education, paid work, volunteer service, and life experience. Those who meet most of the requirements for a position are encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (work experience may substitute for education requirement).
• 2-3 years of related job experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
• Professionalism and confidence when representing the organization in all environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Suite; comfort with learning and adapting to new software tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends.
• Participate in pre-event preparations and on-site event support to include set-up/tear-down and day of event logistics.
• Experience using online donor management platforms a plus (e.g. Network for Good/Bonterra).
• Strong interest in nonprofit fundraising and breast cancer research preferred.

To apply

Please email your resume and a cover letter to:
Beth Davis
President/CEO
[email protected]

The application deadline is Friday, May 30, 2025.

About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama

Founded in 1996, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research in Alabama and raising community awareness and funding for that research. BCRFA funds promote a comprehensive approach to battling breast cancer by promoting collaborative and innovative research to help diagnose, treat, prevent, and eradicate the disease.

With community support, BCRFA has invested over $16 million in life-saving breast cancer research and treatments across Alabama since its founding in 1996. Most recently, in December 2024, we announced an annual investment of $1.125 million to our grantee partners, including the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alabama State University, Auburn University, the Mitchell Cancer Institute at the University of South Alabama, the University of Alabama, Tuskegee University, and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. All funding stays in Alabama, but the impact is worldwide.