Christina Burmester

Development Coordinator, Community Events & Programs @Seattle Children's

Seattle, WA, US

Advancing our community events program to steward and include a broader range of Seattle Children\'s donors and philanthropic efforts- contributing to our 2025 department fundraising goal of $20 million-Partner with extensive range of community fundraisers by understanding their connection to our mission and providing support to maximize their impact-Leading and growing our Special Visitor Program to coordinate impactful patient visits with athletes, musicians, and other celebrity guests-Representing Seattle Children\'s at community events, sports philanthropy events, donor check presentations & hospital tours that include youth fundraisers to C suite execs-Community Day co-lead with our CMNH Director-Strengthening donor relationships for year end giving, heart month, and September initiatives for Cancer Awareness month- securing community partnerships from local businesses to corporate chains-Instrumental in all parts of planning, implementation, volunteer management, and post event stewardship of annual events including Auction of WA Wines, partner events, and Community Day-Actively steward current portfolio of donors while fostering new relationships to broaden our donor network-Increase efficiencies in all aspects of donor experience in order to give our donors the best possible experience, while encouraging them to become life long SCH donors-Working with our digital philanthropy team to develop a more seamless process for potential and recurring donors-Connect community fundraisers and corporations of all sizes and industries to maximize sponsorship and giving-Developing fundraising collateral and toolkits to assist community partners in their fundraising efforts, supporting their fundraising goals, and being their SCH fundraising lead.