Event Planning and Administrative Coordinator

The Event Planning and Administrative Coordinator supports Forward Foundation’s mission by helping organize and execute the Foundation’s fundraising and participant program events throughout the year. This individual will play a key role in creating meaningful event experiences and supporting the Foundation’s day-to-day operations. Support the planning and execution of all Foundation events, including two major annual fundraisers and smaller community and participant programs.Manage logistics such as venue setup/breakdown, vendor coordination, catering, and décor.Track timelines, budgets, and task lists to ensure event readiness.Assist with event promotion and marketing, ticketing, and communications.Capture photos and videos during events and programming for post-event communication and marketing.Coordinate event follow-up with the Executive Director and Community Partners & Program Lead. Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Program Lead for monthly participant programs and other initiatives.Track donor activity and maintain accurate data in the Foundation’s CRM (Bloomerang)and fundraising platforms (Auctria & RunSignUp).Manage incoming calls, emails, and general inquiries with professionalism and warmth.Support scheduling, file organization, and document preparation. The critical needs Forward Foundation VA addresses are to provide working, single parent families, with substantial financial, professional, emotional, and community support.