Catholic Charities Atlanta Events Specialist AmeriCorps VISTA

The Mission Advancement team is responsible for raising $2 million annually while also developing multi-faceted communications strategies to effectively connect with donors, community leaders and collaborators, volunteers and the general public. The team hosts events and creates and implements marketing and media plans which expands our top of mind presence in target markets, builds brand awareness, and inspires the public/major donors to support CCA. 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. 

Member Duties : The Events Specialist VISTA is key in the planning and execution of all Catholic Charities USA (CCA) fundraising events. These include a 5K, an annual soiree, and President’s Circle donor cultivation events. The role includes coordinating 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.