Own end-to-end planning and execution of signature fundraising events while driving donor engagement and revenue growth through campus partnerships and community collaborations.

Lead planning, coordination, and execution of major fundraisers
Secure sponsorships, in-kind gifts, and auction items
Coordinate guest management, volunteers, and post-event follow-up

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of all signature fundraising events, including the Gala, Crab Feed, Golf Tournament, Summit, Tennis Tournament, and additional seasonal events
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents for each event
Scout, secure, and manage all venue relationships, vendor contracts, and day-of logistics
Solicit event sponsorships, in-kind donations, and auction items from community partners and businesses in support of fundraising goals
Coordinate guest lists, invitations, registration, ticketing, and seating in partnership with the development team
Serve as the primary point of contact for event volunteers, managing recruitment, training, and day-of coordination
Oversee event technology platforms including Greater Giving for registration, auction management, and donor data tracking
Lead post-event wrap-up including thank-you outreach, vendor follow-up, and performance reporting
Work closely with the development team to ensure events are fully integrated into donor cultivation and pipeline strategy
Manage a broad-based community events calendar, including campus community programming, partner events, and outward-facing initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in event planning and execution, with demonstrated ownership of multiple large-scale events simultaneously
Proven experience soliciting sponsorships, in-kind donations, or other fundraising support for events
Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and day-of logistics for complex events
Strong project management skills with experience building and maintaining event timelines, run-of-show documents, and post-event reports
Experience with Greater Giving or similar event management platforms strongly preferred
Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising environments and donor-facing events preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; familiarity with Monday.com or similar project management tools a plus
Experience coordinating facility rentals or campus venue operations a plus

Preferred

Experience with Monday.com or similar project management tools
Experience coordinating facility rentals or campus venue operations a plus

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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of all signature fundraising events, including the Gala, Crab Feed, Golf Tournament, Summit, Tennis Tournament, and additional seasonal events
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents for each event
Scout, secure, and manage all venue relationships, vendor contracts, and day-of logistics
Solicit event sponsorships, in-kind donations, and auction items from community partners and businesses in support of fundraising goals
Coordinate guest lists, invitations, registration, ticketing, and seating in partnership with the development team
Serve as the primary point of contact for event volunteers, managing recruitment, training, and day-of coordination
Oversee event technology platforms including Greater Giving for registration, auction management, and donor data tracking
Lead post-event wrap-up including thank-you outreach, vendor follow-up, and performance reporting
Work closely with the development team to ensure events are fully integrated into donor cultivation and pipeline strategy
Manage a broad-based community events calendar, including campus community programming, partner events, and outward-facing initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in event planning and execution, with demonstrated ownership of multiple large-scale events simultaneously
Proven experience soliciting sponsorships, in-kind donations, or other fundraising support for events
Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and day-of logistics for complex events
Strong project management skills with experience building and maintaining event timelines, run-of-show documents, and post-event reports
Experience with Greater Giving or similar event management platforms strongly preferred
Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising environments and donor-facing events preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; familiarity with Monday.com or similar project management tools a plus
Experience coordinating facility rentals or campus venue operations a plus

Preferred

Experience with Monday.com or similar project management tools
Experience coordinating facility rentals or campus venue operations a plus