Full Time Fundraising & Events Coordinator

(Posting closes May 21, 2026)

Position Summary

The Fundraising & Events Coordinator will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising activities, donor engagement opportunities, and community events. This role is ideal for a creative, organized individual who enjoys bringing people together, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact. Working closely with leadership, staff, and volunteers, you will ensure fundraising initiatives run smoothly, align with organizational priorities, and reflect our mission and values.

Location

Hybrid (Work-from-home with occasional in-person meetings and events in La Crosse & surrounding counties)

Employment Type

Full-Time (approx. 30–35 hours/week; flexible scheduling with increased hours during peak event periods)

Key Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and coordinate fundraising events, donor gatherings, and community engagement activities
Develop event timelines, task lists, vendor coordination needs, and volunteer assignments
Support donor relations, including invitations, outreach, stewardship, and thank-you communications
Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers assisting with event activities
Collaborate with staff to ensure event messaging aligns with organizational mission
Track fundraising revenue and engagement outcomes to help evaluate event success
Assist in developing creative new fundraising ideas and community partnership opportunities
Contribute to social media and basic promotional materials related to events (optional depending on skill set)

Qualifications

Required:

Experience in fundraising, event coordination, hospitality, volunteer coordination, or related roles (professional or volunteer)
Ability to work independently, stay organized, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft professional emails, donor communications, social media content, and event-related materials
Comfort working in flexible and shifting environments
Alignment with the values of compassion, dignity, and recovery-focused support

Preferred:

Experience with donor engagement or fundraising campaigns
Familiarity with event management/scheduling tools (Google Workspace, Outlook, SignUpGenius, etc.)
Comfort creating event flyers and social media posts in Canva (or willingness to learn)
Experience working or volunteering in nonprofits, mental health, public health, or recovery-focused settings

What We Offer

Flexible scheduling with remote work options
Paid PTO accrued immediately
Simple IRA (after 1 year of employment)
A supportive and mission-driven team environment
Opportunities for professional development in nonprofit operations, fundraising, and event leadership
The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families in recovery

Compensation

$27–$32/hour, based on experience

How to Apply

Please send a brief introduction and resume or description of relevant experience to:
[email protected]

PART TIME PEER

As a Peer, you will be in a position to use your lived experience to serve as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals in order to promote long-term recovery. The work we do at Next Steps for Change is meaningful and time-sensitive. Employees are expected to treat this role as a professional commitment, showing up with consistency, responsiveness, and accountability. While employees may have other work commitments, this role must be honored and not treated as optional.

Average Hours: varies – dependent on referrals and availability

Responsibilities:

Assist recovering people to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses regarding recovery
Establish supportive relationships with Participants to promote recovery
Partner with Participants to engage and support them in connecting with resources and services, and promote wellness through sharing of lived experiences
Assist Participants in understanding the purpose of Peer Support and the recovery process
Intentionally share own recovery story as appropriate to assist Participants and care teams in understanding multiple pathways in recovery
Work with Participants to facilitate change in patterns and behaviors
Work with Participants and care teams to create an environment of respect for Participants which honors individual choice
Mutually establish acceptable boundaries with Participants and care team members
Support Participants in connecting to services and resources and explore options that may be beneficial to returning to emotional and physical wellness
Encourage and assist Participants to construct their own recovery and wellness plans, which may also include proactive crisis and/or relapse prevention plans
Provide culturally sensitive and age-appropriate services
Encourage Participants to focus on their strengths, natural supports, develop their own recovery goals, and strengthen their valued roles within the community
Working knowledge and relationships with local service providers and resources
Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem-solving strategies to support individual Participants in self-directed recovery
Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, monthly supervision with the Peer Manager, and other meetings as requested
Work with Operations Coordinator and Peer Manager to collect program data and relay information
Respond to texts/emails/calls from Peer Manager as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours regarding referrals
Check email a minimum of every 48 hours and respond if needed
Record Participant interaction in REX within 48 hours of interaction
Understand and demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA
Collaborate on efforts related to organizational change to promote trauma informed care and recovery orientation
Obtain necessary paperwork from Participants and upload into REX within 48hrs
Notify the Peer Manager or Executive Director if you will be unavailable to Participants or out of town for more than 24 hours
If you are unable to work for any reason, please communicate that with the Peer Manager
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

Must hold a current, Certified Peer Support Specialist certificate from the State of Wisconsin OR a Recovery Coach Certificate
Current valid driver’s license
Consistent access to an insured, reliable vehicle
Self declaration of recovery of 1 year or more
Ability to use a computer for data entry

Benefits:

Flexibility to make your own schedule
Ability to work remotely from home
Work with an amazing team of people!
Great work/life balance

Pay Range: $17.00 – $21.00 per hour

How to Apply: Please send a brief introduction and resume or description of relevant experience to: [email protected]